CVE-2011-1742 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Local attackers can read cleartext credentials from the configuration file to obtain sensitive information in EMC Data Protection Advisor.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2011-1742?

CVE-2011-1742 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Aug 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

EMC Data Protection Advisor before 5.8.1 places cleartext account credentials in the DPA configuration file in unspecified circumstances, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

Weakness: CWE-255

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1742?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emc Data Protection Advisor.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1742?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1742 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2011-1742 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1742 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-86q3-37rj-v3xg.

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