CVE-2019-9697 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A security flaw in the Management Center (MC) REST API versions 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 before 2.2.2.1 exposes a vulnerability where an authenticated user with malicious intent can acquire passwords of external backup and CPL policy import servers.

Understanding CVE-2019-9697

This CVE identifies an information disclosure vulnerability in Symantec Corporation's Management Center (MC) software.

What is CVE-2019-9697?

The CVE-2019-9697 vulnerability allows a malicious authenticated user to access passwords for external backup and CPL policy import servers they are not authorized to access.

The Impact of CVE-2019-9697

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially compromising the security of external backup and policy import servers.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-9697

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in Management Center (MC) REST API versions 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 before 2.2.2.1 enables unauthorized password retrieval by authenticated users.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Management Center (MC)
Vendor: Symantec Corporation
Affected Versions: 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 prior to 2.2.2.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows authenticated users to exploit the REST API to retrieve passwords of external servers.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-9697 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Management Center (MC) to version 2.2.2.1 or later.
Monitor and restrict user access to sensitive information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access controls.
Conduct security training to educate users on best practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Symantec Corporation to address the vulnerability.