SB2014100701 - Software version disclosure in Cisco ASA SSL VPN



SB2014100701 - Software version disclosure in Cisco ASA SSL VPN

Published: October 7, 2014

Security Bulletin ID SB2014100701
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-3398)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive information output in Cisco SSL VPN feature. A remote unauthenticated attacker can obtain version of Cisco ASA software by directly requesting "/CSCOSSLC/config-auth" URL.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to obtain version number of Cisco ASA software.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.