Vulnerability identifier: #VU8716

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12263

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco License Manager
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists in the web interface of Cisco License Manager software due to improper sanitization of user-supplied input in HTTP request parameters that describe filenames. A remote attacker can use directory traversal techniques to submit a path to a desired file location and view application files which may contain sensitive information.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Mitigation
No release planned to fix this bug.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco License Manager: 3.2.6

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171004-clm

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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.