CVE-2017-8391 (GCVE-0-2017-8391)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2017-05-06 00:00 – Updated: 2024-08-05 16:34
VLAI
Summary
The OS Installation Management component in CA Client Automation r12.9, r14.0, and r14.0 SP1 places an encrypted password into a readable local file during operating system installation, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file after operating system installation.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • n/a
Assigner
References
URL Tags
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https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support… x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98344 vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
Date Public
2017-05-05 00:00
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