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A hard-coded password vulnerability was found in various Dell EMC products including vApp Manager embedded in Dell EMC Unisphere for VMAX, Dell EMC Solutions Enabler, Dell EMC VASA Virtual Appliances, and Dell EMC VMAX Embedded Management (eManagement). The affected versions contain an undocumented default account with a hard-coded password that can be exploited by a remote attacker with knowledge of the password and message format to gain unauthorized access to the system through vulnerable servlets. It is important to note that this account cannot be used to log in via the web user interface.
Overview
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2018-1216, affects multiple Dell EMC products including vApp Manager embedded in Dell EMC Unisphere for VMAX, Dell EMC Solutions Enabler, Dell EMC VASA Virtual Appliances, and Dell EMC VMAX Embedded Management (eManagement). The issue stems from the presence of a hard-coded password in these products, allowing unauthorized access to the system via certain web servlets.
Remediation
To address this vulnerability, users are advised to update to the following versions or later:
- Dell EMC Unisphere for VMAX Virtual Appliance versions 8.4.0.18 or later
- Dell EMC Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance versions 8.4.0.21 or later
- Dell EMC VASA Virtual Appliance versions 8.4.0.514 or later
- Dell EMC VMAX Embedded Management (eManagement) versions 1.4 (Enginuity Release 5977.1125.1125) or later
It is recommended to apply the necessary patches or updates provided by Dell EMC to mitigate the risk posed by this vulnerability.
References
- SecurityFocus BID: CVE-2018-1216
- Tenable Security Research Advisory: TRA-2018-03
- SecurityTracker ID: 1040383
- Full Disclosure Mailing List: CVE-2018-1216
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
