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CVE-2019-18576

6.7 · MEDIUM

Dell EMC XtremIO XMS versions prior to 6.3.0 contain an information disclosure vulnerability where OS users’ passwords are logged in local files.

Published Mar 13, 2020CWE-532EPSS 0.31%

Overview

CVE-2019-18576 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 13, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Dell EMC XtremIO XMS versions prior to 6.3.0 contain an information disclosure vulnerability where OS users’ passwords are logged in local files. Malicious local users with access to the log files may use the exposed passwords to gain access to XtremIO with the privileges of the compromised user.

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-2019-18576?

CVE-2019-18576 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 13, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-18576?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-18576?

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.

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