Information disclosure in Cisco Ultra Services Framework - CVE-2017-6694

 

Information disclosure in Cisco Ultra Services Framework - CVE-2017-6694

Published: June 8, 2017 / Updated: June 8, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU6973
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6694
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Affected software:
Cisco Ultra Services Framework

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The weakness exists in the Virtual Network Function Manager's (VNFM) logging function due to insufficient protection of sensitive files on the system. A local attacker can authenticate to the application, navigate to certain configuration logs and discover credentials, which could be used to conduct further attacks.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

How to mitigate CVE-2017-6694

Install update from vendor's website.

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