CVE-2014-4624 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can access sensitive grid and GSAN passwords via unauthenticated Java API calls in EMC Avamar Data Store and Virtual Edition.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-4624?
CVE-2014-4624 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
EMC Avamar Data Store (ADS) and Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE) 6.x and 7.0.x through 7.0.2-43 do not require authentication for Java API calls, which allows remote attackers to discover grid MCUser and GSAN passwords via a crafted call.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4624?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Avamar Virtual Edition 6.0, Avamar Virtual Edition 6.0.402, Avamar Virtual Edition 7.0, Avamar Virtual Edition 7.0.2-43.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4624?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4624 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2014-4624 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-4624 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j254-mg4h-rvf4.