CVE-2019-3741
First published: Thu Jun 27 2019(Updated: )
Dell EMC Unity and UnityVSA versions prior to 5.0.0.0.5.116 contain a plain-text password storage vulnerability. A Unisphere user’s (including the admin privilege user) password is stored in a plain text in Unity Data Collection bundle (logs files for troubleshooting). A local authenticated attacker with access to the Data Collection bundle may use the exposed password to gain access with the privileges of the compromised user.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dell EMC Unity Operating Environment | <5.0.0.0.5.116 | |
| Dell Emc Unityvsa Operating Environment | <5.0.0.0.5.116 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-3741?
The severity of CVE-2019-3741 is high.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-3741?
Dell EMC Unity and UnityVSA versions prior to 5.0.0.0.5.116 are affected by CVE-2019-3741.
How does CVE-2019-3741 exploit work?
CVE-2019-3741 exploits the plain-text password storage vulnerability in Dell EMC Unity and UnityVSA.
What is the CWE category of CVE-2019-3741?
The CWE category of CVE-2019-3741 is CWE-693 (Protection Mechanism Failure).
How can I fix CVE-2019-3741?
To fix CVE-2019-3741, update Dell EMC Unity and UnityVSA to version 5.0.0.0.5.116 or later.
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