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CVE-2018-0106

3.3 · LOW

A vulnerability in the ConfD server of the Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC) could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to access sensitive information on a targeted system.

Published Jan 18, 2018CWE-200EPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2018-0106 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 18, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability in the ConfD server of the Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC) could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to access sensitive information on a targeted system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient security restrictions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing unauthorized information within the ConfD directory and file structure. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to view sensitive information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg00221.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-0106?

CVE-2018-0106 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 18, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2018-0106?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-0106?

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.

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