Vulnerability identifier: #VU15771

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15394

CWE-ID: CWE-592

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Stealthwatch
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an insecure system configuration. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the targeted application, bypass authentication and gain elevated privileges in the SMC.

Mitigation
The vulnerability has been fixed in the versions 6.7.5, 6.8.4, 6.9.5, 6.10.3.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Stealthwatch: 6.7 - 6.10

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181107-smc-auth-byp...

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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.