CVE-2017-8391 Information

Description

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.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Reference

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98344 http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038410 https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20170504-01-security-notice-for-ca-client-automation-os-installation-mgmt.html

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction Required

LOW

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

NONE

Base Score

NONE

Base Severity

5.5