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CVE-2015-8303

4.0 · MEDIUM

Huawei Document Security Management (DSM) with software before V100R002C05SPC661 does not clear the clipboard when closing a secure file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by…

Published Jan 8, 2016CWE-200EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2015-8303 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 8, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Huawei Document Security Management (DSM) with software before V100R002C05SPC661 does not clear the clipboard when closing a secure file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by pasting the contents to another file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8303?

CVE-2015-8303 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 8, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-8303?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-8303?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-8303?

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