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CVE-2018-1214

7.0 · HIGH

Dell EMC SupportAssist Enterprise version 1.1 creates a local Windows user account named "OMEAdapterUser" with a default password as part of the installation process.

Published Feb 12, 2018CWE-798EPSS 0.76%

Overview

CVE-2018-1214 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 12, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Dell EMC SupportAssist Enterprise version 1.1 creates a local Windows user account named "OMEAdapterUser" with a default password as part of the installation process. This unnecessary user account also remains even after an upgrade from v1.1 to v1.2. Access to the management console can be achieved by someone with knowledge of the default password. If SupportAssist Enterprise is installed on a server running OpenManage Essentials (OME), the OmeAdapterUser user account is added as a member of the OmeAdministrators group for the OME. An unauthorized person with knowledge of the default password and access to the OME web console could potentially use this account to gain access to the affected installation of OME with OmeAdministrators privileges. This is fixed in version 1.2.1.

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.

References

Refwww.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln308843/dell-emc-supportassist-enterprise-server-storage-networking-undocumented-default-account-vulnerabilityRefwww.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln308843/dell-emc-supportassist-enterprise-server-storage-networking-undocumented-default-account-vulnerability

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1214?

CVE-2018-1214 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 12, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-1214?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.0, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-1214?

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-2018-1214?

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