Vulnerability identifier: #VU81494
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-798
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Emergency Responder
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A remote unauthenticated attacker can access the affected system as root using the hard-coded credentials.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Note, only version 12.5(1)SU4 is affected.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco Emergency Responder: 12.5.1SU4
External links
http://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cer-priv-esc-B9t3hqk9
http://bst.cloudapps.cisco.com/bugsearch/bug/CSCwh34565
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.