CVE-2018-15766: Dell Encryption and Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise Security Policy Overwrite Vulnerability
First published: Tue Oct 09 2018(Updated: )
On install, Dell Encryption versions prior 10.0.1 and Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise versions prior 2.0.1 will overwrite and manually set the "Minimum Password Length" group policy object to a value of 1 on that device. This allows for users to bypass any existing policy for password length and potentially create insecure password on their device. This value is defined during the installation of the "Encryption Management Agent" or "EMAgent" application. There are no other known values modified.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Data Protection | Encryption | <10.0.1 | |
| Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise | <2.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-15766?
CVE-2018-15766 is a vulnerability in Dell Encryption versions prior to 10.0.1 and Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise versions prior to 2.0.1.
How does CVE-2018-15766 affect Dell Encryption and Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise?
CVE-2018-15766 allows users to bypass password length policies on devices with Dell Encryption versions prior to 10.0.1 and Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise versions prior to 2.0.1.
What is the severity level of CVE-2018-15766?
CVE-2018-15766 has a severity level of 7.5 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2018-15766?
To fix CVE-2018-15766, update Dell Encryption to version 10.0.1 or later and Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise to version 2.0.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-15766?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-15766 at this [link](https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln313561/dell-encryption-and-dell-endpoint-security-suite-enterprise-security-policy-overwrite-vulnerability?lang=en).
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