CVE-2019-6499 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Teradata Viewpoint versions prior to 14.0 and 16.20.00.02-b80 contain a hardcoded password vulnerability that could be exploited by unauthorized users.

Understanding CVE-2019-6499

This CVE involves a fixed password present in the Viewpoint database account, posing a security risk.

What is CVE-2019-6499?

The versions of Teradata Viewpoint before 14.0 and 16.20.00.02-b80 have a fixed password (TDv1i2e3w4) in the Viewpoint database account, which unauthorized users could exploit to compromise the system.

The Impact of CVE-2019-6499

The vulnerability allows malicious users to potentially gain unauthorized access to the affected system, leading to security breaches and data compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-6499

Teradata Viewpoint is affected by a hardcoded password vulnerability that could be exploited by unauthorized users.

Vulnerability Description

The versions of Teradata Viewpoint prior to 14.0 and 16.20.00.02-b80 have a fixed password (TDv1i2e3w4) in the Viewpoint database account, which unauthorized users could exploit to compromise the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Teradata Viewpoint
Versions Affected: Prior to 14.0 and 16.20.00.02-b80

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users can exploit the hardcoded password in the Viewpoint database account to compromise the system's security.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2019-6499 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Change the hardcoded password in the Viewpoint database account to a strong, unique password.
Monitor system logs for any unauthorized access attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Educate users on secure password practices and access control.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by Teradata to address the hardcoded password vulnerability.