#VU41868 Input validation error in VPLEX GeoSynchrony - CVE-2014-0634

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41868

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0634

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VPLEX GeoSynchrony
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to read and manipulate data.

EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony 4.x and 5.x before 5.3 does not include the HTTPOnly flag in a Set-Cookie header for an unspecified cookie, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information via script access to this cookie.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VPLEX GeoSynchrony: 4.0 - 5.2.1

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External links
https://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-03/0157.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.