Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw lets a remote attacker enumerate users on Linux or UNIX RSCD agents used by BMC BladeLogic Server Automation. That can expose account information from a privileged infrastructure management platform and support follow-on targeting, but the bundle does not show direct system compromise from this CVE alone. Exposure is most likely where legacy BMC BSA RSCD agents remain deployed on Linux or UNIX systems, especially if the RPC interface is reachable beyond trusted management networks. Prioritize this for infrastructure management environments because BSA can touch many servers. Treat it as a moderate-risk legacy exposure issue: reduce reachability quickly, then confirm vendor-supported remediation. Mitigation focus: Identify BMC BSA RSCD agents running affected 8.2.x through 8.7.x versions.; Check BMC’s advisory or knowledge article for vendor-approved fixes or mitigations.; Restrict RSCD RPC access to trusted BSA management hosts only..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.insinuator.net/2016/03/bmc-bladelogic-cve-2016-1542-and-cve-2016-1543/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- 43902CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- 43939CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://selfservice.bmc.com/casemgmt/sc_KnowledgeArticle?sfdcid=kA214000000dBpnCAE&type=SolutionCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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