CVE-2021-3417 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2021-3417 affecting Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator versions prior to 1.2.2, exposing sensitive credentials. Find mitigation steps and update recommendations.
An internal product security audit of LXCO, prior to version 1.2.2, discovered a vulnerability where credentials for Lenovo XClarity Administrator (LXCA) are encoded and stored in an internal log file, impacting certain versions of XClarity Orchestrator.
Understanding CVE-2021-3417
This CVE describes a vulnerability in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO) that exposes sensitive credentials through logged information, affecting versions less than 1.2.2.
What is CVE-2021-3417?
The vulnerability in Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO) allows encoded credentials for Lenovo XClarity Administrator (LXCA) to be written to an internal log file each time a session is established with LXCA.
The Impact of CVE-2021-3417
The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk, with high confidentiality impact as sensitive credentials are logged in an internal file accessible to privileged users.
Technical Details of CVE-2021-3417
The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 and requires high privileges to exploit, with a low attack complexity through a network vector.
Vulnerability Description
Credentials for LXCA added as a Resource Manager are encoded and stored in an internal log file, accessible to privileged LXCO users.
Affected Systems and Versions
Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator versions prior to 1.2.2 are affected by this vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability requires attackers to establish a session with LXCA to access the encoded credentials logged in the internal file.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2021-3417, users are advised to update to Lenovo XClarity Orchestrator (LXCO) version 1.2.2 or higher to mitigate the risk of credential exposure.
Immediate Steps to Take
Update LXCO to version 1.2.2 or apply the latest security patches to protect against credential exposure.
Long-Term Security Practices
Regularly review and monitor the security configurations of LXCO to prevent similar vulnerabilities and ensure data protection.
Patching and Updates
Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Lenovo to address potential vulnerabilities and enhance system security.