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CVE-2017-6614

6.5 · MEDIUM

A vulnerability in the file-download feature of the web user interface for Cisco FindIT Network Probe Software 1.0.0 could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to download and view any system fi…

Published Apr 20, 2017CWE-200EPSS 1.74%

Overview

CVE-2017-6614 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 20, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability in the file-download feature of the web user interface for Cisco FindIT Network Probe Software 1.0.0 could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to download and view any system file by using the affected software. The vulnerability is due to the absence of role-based access control (RBAC) for file-download requests that are sent to the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to download and view any system file by using the affected software. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd11628.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/97926Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170419-finditRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/97926Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170419-findit

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What is CVE-2017-6614?

CVE-2017-6614 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 20, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-6614?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-6614?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2017-6614?

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