CVE-2017-8391

MEDIUM

CA Client Automation - Incorrect Permission Assignment

Title source: rule

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.

References (3)

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98344

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038410

[Vendor Advisory] 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

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5

EPSS 0.0005

EPSS Percentile 14.4%

Attack Vector LOCAL

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

Classification

CWE

CWE-732

Status draft

Affected Products (3)

ca/client_automation

ca/client_automation

ca/client_automation

Timeline

Published May 06, 2017

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026