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CVE-2017-6758

6.5 · MEDIUM

A vulnerability in the web framework of Cisco Unified Communications Manager 11.5(1.10000.6) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access arbitrary files in the context of the web root d…

Published Aug 7, 2017CWE-22EPSS 3.75%

Overview

CVE-2017-6758 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 7, 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 web framework of Cisco Unified Communications Manager 11.5(1.10000.6) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access arbitrary files in the context of the web root directory structure on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation by the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using directory traversal techniques to read files in the web root directory structure on the Cisco Unified Communications Manager filesystem. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve13796.

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/100119Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1039064Refquickview.cloudapps.cisco.com/quickview/bug/CSCve13796Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170802-ucm1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/100119Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1039064Refquickview.cloudapps.cisco.com/quickview/bug/CSCve13796Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170802-ucm1

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6758?

CVE-2017-6758 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 7, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-6758?

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-2017-6758?

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-2017-6758?

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