Learn about CVE-2017-8001 affecting EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x in a Linux environment. Discover the risk of sensitive information exposure due to plaintext credentials storage.
CVE-2017-8001 was published on November 28, 2017, and affects EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x, specifically in a Linux environment. The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive information due to plaintext storage of credentials in temporary log files.
Understanding CVE-2017-8001
This CVE identifies a vulnerability in EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x that could lead to sensitive information disclosure.
What is CVE-2017-8001?
In EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x, a support script in a Linux environment stores the login credentials of the ScaleIO MDM user in temporary log files in plaintext. Unauthorized users with server access to the executed script can potentially retrieve these exposed credentials.
The Impact of CVE-2017-8001
The vulnerability poses a risk of exposing sensitive information, including login credentials, to unauthorized individuals with access to the server where the script was executed.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-8001
CVE-2017-8001 involves the following technical aspects:
Vulnerability Description
The issue in EMC ScaleIO 2.0.1.x allows unprivileged users to access plaintext credentials stored in temporary log files by a support script.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Unauthorized users with server access to the executed script can exploit the vulnerability to retrieve exposed credentials.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2017-8001, consider the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates