Improper Authentication in Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software



Published: 2019-08-08 | Updated: 2019-08-08
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-1946
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor Cisco Systems, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU20002

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1946

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an incorrect implementation of authentication in the web-based management interface. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted authentication request, bypass authentication process, gain unauthorized access to the application, view limited configuration details and potentially upload a virtual machine image.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software: before 3.10.1

External links

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190807-nfvis-authbypass


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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