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CVE-2013-3285

3.5 · LOW

The NetWorker Management Console (NMC) in EMC NetWorker 8.0.x before 8.0.2.3, when using Active Directory/LDAP for authentication, allows remote authenticated users to discover cleartext administra…

Published Nov 2, 2013emcCWE-310EPSS 1.00%

Overview

CVE-2013-3285 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting emc networker. It was published on November 2, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The NetWorker Management Console (NMC) in EMC NetWorker 8.0.x before 8.0.2.3, when using Active Directory/LDAP for authentication, allows remote authenticated users to discover cleartext administrator passwords via (1) unspecified NMC audit reports or (2) requests to RAP resources.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from emc. Update networker to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3285?

CVE-2013-3285 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting emc networker. It was published on November 2, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2013-3285?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-3285?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from emc. Update networker to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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