CVE-2016-0910
HighSummary
EMC Data Domain OS versions 5.5 before 5.5.4.0, 5.6 before 5.6.1.004, and 5.7 before 5.7.2.0 store session identifiers of GUI users in a world-readable file, allowing local users to hijack arbitrary accounts via unspecified vectors.
Risk Assessment
The risk associated with this vulnerability is the potential for local attackers to hijack user accounts, which could lead to unauthorized access to data and system resources.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to restrict access to files containing session identifiers.
Other vulnerabilities in EMC Data Domain OS
See all- CVE-2016-0911High
EMC Data Domain OS versions 5.4 through 5.7 before 5.7.2.0 have a default no_root_squash option for NFS exports, making it easier for remote attackers to obtain filesystem access by leveraging client root privileges.
- CVE-2016-0912Critical
EMC Data Domain OS versions 5.4 through 5.7 before 5.7.2.0 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended password-change restrictions. This can be achieved by leveraging access to a different account with the same role as a target account or an account's session at an unattended workstation.
Original NVD description (English source)
EMC Data Domain OS 5.5 before 5.5.4.0, 5.6 before 5.6.1.004, and 5.7 before 5.7.2.0 stores session identifiers of GUI users in a world-readable file, which allows local users to hijack arbitrary accounts via unspecified vectors.