CVE-2019-6160 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability found in various versions of Iomega and LenovoEMC NAS products could allow unauthorized access to files on NAS shares through the API without authentication.

Understanding CVE-2019-6160

This CVE involves a security flaw in NAS products from Iomega and LenovoEMC, potentially enabling unauthorized file access.

What is CVE-2019-6160?

The vulnerability in different versions of Iomega and LenovoEMC NAS products could permit an unauthorized user to gain access to files on NAS shares through the API without authentication.

The Impact of CVE-2019-6160

The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.0 base score of 8.8, indicating a high severity level with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-6160

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The exploit allows unauthorized users to access files on NAS shares through the API without authentication, posing a significant security risk.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: NAS products
Vendor: Iomega and LenovoEMC
Versions: Various

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact: High

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-6160 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and potential data breaches.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to the firmware level described in the Product Impact section of LEN-25557
If immediate update is not feasible, remove any public shares and restrict device usage to trusted networks

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and security patches
Implement network segmentation and access controls

Patching and Updates

Apply firmware updates promptly to address the vulnerability and enhance system security