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The Avamar Installation Manager in Dell EMC Avamar Server versions 7.3.1, 7.4.1, and 7.5.0, as well as Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance versions 2.0 and 2.1, is affected by a missing access control vulnerability. This vulnerability could potentially enable a remote unauthenticated attacker to access and modify the Local Download Service (LDLS) credentials. These credentials are crucial for connecting to Dell EMC Online Support. If the LDLS configuration is altered to an invalid setting, the Avamar Installation Manager may fail to connect to the Dell EMC Online Support website. An attacker could exploit this issue to impersonate the AVI service actions using the compromised credentials.
Overview
The vulnerability in Avamar Installation Manager in Dell EMC Avamar Server and Integrated Data Protection Appliance versions allows remote unauthenticated attackers to manipulate LDLS credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access to Dell EMC Online Support.
Remediation
To mitigate this vulnerability, Dell EMC recommends updating to the latest available versions of Avamar Server and Integrated Data Protection Appliance. Additionally, users should review and secure the LDLS credentials to prevent unauthorized access.
References
- Exploit-DB: CVE-2018-1217
- SecurityTracker: CVE-2018-1217
- Full Disclosure Mailing List: DSA-2018-025
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
