CVE-2019-5505 : What You Need to Know

ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility versions 2.2 through 2.12.1 transmit credentials in plaintext.

Understanding CVE-2019-5505

The vulnerability in ONTAP Select Deploy exposes credentials due to plaintext transmission.

What is CVE-2019-5505?

CVE-2019-5505 is an information disclosure vulnerability in ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility versions 2.2 through 2.12.1.

The Impact of CVE-2019-5505

The plaintext transmission of credentials can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, posing a significant security risk.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-5505

The technical aspects of the vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility versions 2.2 through 2.12.1 transmit credentials in plaintext.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility
Vendor: n/a
Versions Affected: 2.2 through 2.12.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can intercept and view plaintext credentials transmitted by the affected versions of the administration utility.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-5505, follow these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility to a secure version that encrypts credentials.
Implement network encryption protocols to protect transmitted data.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor network traffic for any unauthorized access attempts.
Educate users on secure credential management practices to prevent data exposure.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor to fix the vulnerability and enhance security measures.