CVE-2019-0179 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-0179 affecting Open CIT and OpenAttestation. Discover the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
Open CIT attestation database may be vulnerable to information disclosure through local access due to insufficient password protection.
Understanding CVE-2019-0179
The vulnerability in Open CIT and OpenAttestation could potentially enable an authenticated user to disclose information via local access.
What is CVE-2019-0179?
The Open CIT attestation database may be vulnerable to information disclosure through local access if its password protection is not sufficient.
The Impact of CVE-2019-0179
The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and exposure of sensitive information stored in the Open CIT attestation database.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-0179
Vulnerability Description
The insufficient password protection in the Open CIT attestation database may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Open Cloud Integrity Technology and OpenAttestation
- Versions: All versions of Open CIT and OpenAttestation
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated user with local access to the Open CIT attestation database.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Ensure password protection is strengthened to prevent unauthorized access.
- Monitor and restrict access to the Open CIT attestation database.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch the Open CIT and OpenAttestation software.
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms and access controls.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability.