CVE-2020-9045: C•CURE 9000 and victor Video Management System - Cleartext storage of user credentials upon installation or upgrade of software.

Published May 21, 2020
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Updated

During installation or upgrade to Software House C•CURE 9000 v2.70 and American Dynamics victor Video Management System v5.2, the credentials of the user used to perform the installation or upgrade are logged in a file. The install log file persists after the installation.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Tyco Victor Video Management System=5.2
Johnsoncontrols C-cure 9000 Firmware=2.70

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/cyber-solutions/security-advisories

Information

All users should upgrade to the latest version. Please note that while the upgrade will automatically remove the log file, we recommend existing deployments to securely delete the log file from the following path c:\ProgramData\Tyco\InstallerTemp and then change the password for the affected user account.

Event History

May 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:45 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9045?

CVE-2020-9045 is a vulnerability that allows the credentials of the user used during installation or upgrade of Software House C•CURE 9000 v2.70 and American Dynamics victor Video Management System v5.2 to be logged in a file.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-9045?

CVE-2020-9045 has a severity rating of critical with a CVSS severity score of 6.5.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-9045?

CVE-2020-9045 affects Software House C•CURE 9000 v2.70 and American Dynamics victor Video Management System v5.2.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-9045?

To fix CVE-2020-9045, update to a version where the vulnerability has been patched, if available. Contact the software vendor for further instructions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9045?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9045 on the Johnson Controls security advisories page and the US-CERT ICS advisories page.

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