#VU6973 Information disclosure in Cisco Ultra Services Framework - CVE-2017-6694

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6973

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [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

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Ultra Services Framework
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Ultra Services Framework: All versions

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External links
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170607-usp1

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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.