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The vulnerability in COMPAREX Miss Marple Enterprise Edition before 2.0 allows local users to exploit the hard-coded user credentials in an Inventory Agent configuration file to execute arbitrary code on the system. This could lead to unauthorized access and potential compromise of sensitive information.
Overview
This vulnerability in Miss Marple Enterprise Edition allows local users to gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary code by leveraging the hard-coded user credentials present in the Inventory Agent configuration file. The issue was reported on November 21, 2018, and assigned CVE-2018-19233.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users should update to version 2.0 or later of Miss Marple Enterprise Edition, where the hard-coded user credentials have been removed or properly secured. It is recommended to review and update the Inventory Agent configuration file to ensure that sensitive information such as user names and passwords are not hard-coded.
References
- CVE-2018-19233 Details: CVE-2018-19233
- Packet Storm Security Advisory: Packet Storm Security
- SEC Consult SA-20181116-0 Advisory: Full Disclosure Mailing List
- SEC Consult SA-20181116-0 Advisory: Bugtraq Mailing List
- SEC Consult Advisory: SEC Consult
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
