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CVE-2017-6771

7.5 · HIGH

A vulnerability in the AutoVNF automation tool of the Cisco Ultra Services Framework could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to acquire sensitive information.

Published Aug 17, 2017CWE-200EPSS 1.71%

Overview

CVE-2017-6771 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 17, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 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

A vulnerability in the AutoVNF automation tool of the Cisco Ultra Services Framework could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to acquire sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to insufficient protection of sensitive data. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by browsing to a specific URL of an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to view sensitive configuration information about the deployment. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd29358. Known Affected Releases: 21.0.v0.65839.

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/100385Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170816-usfRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/100385Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170816-usf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6771?

CVE-2017-6771 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 17, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-6771?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 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-2017-6771?

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-2017-6771?

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