LOW
CVE-2011-1742
CWE-255Published: August 1, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
EMC Data Protection Advisor before 5.8.1 places cleartext account credentials in the DPA configuration file in unspecified circumstances, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-1742 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
emc1 product(s)
data protection advisor
Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8318Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/519012/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8318Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/519012/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2011-1742
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-255
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 1, 2011
Related CVEs (CWE-255)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-1742 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.