Vulnerability identifier: #VU10118

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0106

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Elastic Services Controller
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists in the ConfD server of the Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC) due to insufficient security restrictions. A local attacker can access unauthorized information within the ConfD directory and file structure and view sensitive information.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.3(2.168) or 2.3(2.164).

Vulnerable software versions

Elastic Services Controller: 2.3.2

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180117-esc

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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