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CVE-2010-1575

7.5 · HIGH

The Cisco Content Services Switch (CSS) 11500 with software 08.20.1.01 conveys authentication data through ClientCert-* headers but does not delete client-supplied ClientCert-* headers, which might…

Published Jul 6, 2010ciscoCWE-264EPSS 1.69%

Overview

CVE-2010-1575 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco content_services_switch_11500. It was published on July 6, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Cisco Content Services Switch (CSS) 11500 with software 08.20.1.01 conveys authentication data through ClientCert-* headers but does not delete client-supplied ClientCert-* headers, which might allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via crafted header data, as demonstrated by a ClientCert-Subject-CN header, aka Bug ID CSCsz04690.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update content_services_switch_11500 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refosvdb.org/66091Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1024167Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/512144/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/41315Refwww.vsecurity.com/resources/advisory/20100702-1/Refosvdb.org/66091Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1024167Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/512144/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/41315Refwww.vsecurity.com/resources/advisory/20100702-1/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1575?

CVE-2010-1575 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco content_services_switch_11500. It was published on July 6, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-1575?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-1575?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update content_services_switch_11500 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-1575?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-1575 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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