Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-1543 affects the RSCD agent in BMC BladeLogic Server Automation on Linux and UNIX. A remote attacker could bypass authorization after a failed authorization attempt and reset arbitrary user passwords. For organizations using BSA to manage servers, this can create serious operational and access-control risk. Exposure is limited to environments running affected BMC BSA RSCD agents on Linux or UNIX. Risk is highest where RSCD/RPC services are reachable from untrusted networks or broad internal segments. Treat this as a high-priority legacy management-platform exposure. Server automation tools often hold privileged reach across infrastructure, so unauthorized password resets can quickly become a broader business risk if affected agents remain reachable. Mitigation focus: Identify BMC BSA RSCD agents on Linux and UNIX.; Check BMC guidance for fixed versions or supported remediation.; Restrict RSCD/RPC access to trusted management hosts only..
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- 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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