CVE-2015-6847 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Local attackers can read cleartext passwords from log files in EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony, exposing sensitive credentials.

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

What is CVE-2015-6847?

CVE-2015-6847 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The default configuration of EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony 5.4 SP1 before P3 stores cleartext NAVISPHERE GUI passwords in a log file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6847?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emc Vplex Geosynchrony.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6847?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6847 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-6847 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6847 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qjqx-r3qc-7433.

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