Missing Access Control Vulnerability in Dell EMC Avamar Installation Manager
CVE-2018-1217
Key Information:
- Vendor
Dell
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 9 April 2018
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What is CVE-2018-1217?
The Avamar Installation Manager in Dell EMC Avamar Server and Integrated Data Protection Appliance suffers from a missing access control vulnerability. This flaw permits remote unauthenticated attackers to exploit Local Download Service (LDLS) credentials, potentially granting them access to change or read sensitive configuration data. An attacker could manipulate the LDLS settings, leading to failed connections to Dell EMC Online Support. Furthermore, with access to valid credentials, an attacker could impersonate authorized services, exposing sensitive information and potentially leading to further compromises.

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Affected Version(s)
Avamar, Integrated Data Protection Appliance Avamar Server versions 7.3.1, 7.4.1, 7.5.0
Avamar, Integrated Data Protection Appliance Integrated Data Protection Appliance Versions 2.0, 2.1
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
EPSS Score
65% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved