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CVE-2017-8391

N/A
Published: May 6, 2017 at 12:00 AM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 01:26 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorClient Automation· also runs on 2 platforms

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Severity
N/A
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Client Automation· Ca
95%
r12.9r14.0r14.0 sp1
linux-linux-kernel (environment) · microsoft-windows (environment)

Runs on — not affected

The affected product only carries this flaw when running on these platforms. The platforms themselves are not vulnerable.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

Patch and advisory references

References (3)

VDB Entryx_refsource_BIDThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98344
VDB Entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
Source: [email protected]
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038410
x_refsource_CONFIRMVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
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

CVSS

2.1LOW[email protected]
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-732

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