CVE-2017-8391: The OS Installation Management component in CA Client Automation r12.9, r14.0, and r14.0 SP1 places an encrypt

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-8391 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting client automation. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The OS Installation Management component in CA Client Automation r12.9, r14.0, and r14.0 SP1 places an encrypted password into a readable local file during operating system installation, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file after operating system installation.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2017-05-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ca

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-05-06 00:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ca client automation DOWNGRADE

Affected: r12.9 · r14.0 · r14.0 sp1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before r12.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy client-automation || rpm -q client-automation || client-automation --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before r12.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison client-automation sudo apt install client-automation=<VERSION_BEFORE_r12.9> sudo apt-mark hold client-automation

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list client-automation sudo dnf downgrade client-automation-<VERSION_BEFORE_r12.9> sudo dnf versionlock add client-automation

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-8391?

client automation: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-8391 being exploited?

CVE-2017-8391 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-8391 affect?

CVE-2017-8391 affects client automation. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The OS Installation Management component in CA Client Automation r12.9, r14.0, and r14.0 SP1 places an encrypted password into a readable local file during operating system installation, which allows local users to obtain sensitive informat

How urgent is CVE-2017-8391?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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