CVE-2017-8013 : Security Advisory and Response

EMC Data Protection Advisor versions 6.3.x and 6.4.x by Dell EMC have hardcoded passwords for hidden accounts, posing a security risk.

Understanding CVE-2017-8013

This CVE involves a hardcoded password vulnerability in EMC Data Protection Advisor versions 6.3.x and 6.4.x, potentially allowing unauthorized access.

What is CVE-2017-8013?

The affected versions have hidden accounts with unchangeable passwords and varying access levels.
Specific accounts like "Apollo System Test", "emc.dpa.agent.logon", and "emc.dpa.metrics.logon" are impacted.
Attackers knowing these passwords could exploit REST APIs to gain unauthorized entry, potentially with administrative privileges.

The Impact of CVE-2017-8013

Unauthorized access to EMC Data Protection Advisor could lead to data breaches and compromise sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-8013

This section provides in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

EMC Data Protection Advisor versions 6.3.x and 6.4.x contain undocumented accounts with hardcoded passwords and various privileges.
The affected accounts include "Apollo System Test", "emc.dpa.agent.logon", and "emc.dpa.metrics.logon".

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: EMC Data Protection Advisor
Vendor: Dell EMC
Vulnerable Versions: 6.3.x and 6.4.x

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with knowledge of the hardcoded passwords can exploit REST APIs to gain unauthorized access to the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-8013 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Change default passwords for affected accounts immediately.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.
Implement network segmentation to limit access to sensitive systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the EMC Data Protection Advisor software.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by Dell EMC to address the hardcoded password vulnerability in versions 6.3.x and 6.4.x.