Weak Password Encryption in SolarWinds Virtualization Manager
CVE-2016-5709
4.7MEDIUM
Summary
SolarWinds Virtualization Manager prior to version 6.3.1 utilizes a weak encryption mechanism to store passwords in the /etc/shadow file. This serious oversight permits local users with superuser privileges to potentially retrieve these passwords through brute force attacks, compromising the security of the system and its users.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
4.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved