CVE-2018-0368
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center could allow an authenticated, local attacker to access sensitive information on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient security restrictions imposed by the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing unprotected log files. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive log files, which may include system credentials, on the affected device. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvi22400.
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Cisco DNA Center allows authenticated local attacker to access unprotected log files containing system credentials, leading to information disclosure.
Vulnerability
Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Center contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to insufficient security restrictions. An authenticated, local attacker can access unprotected log files that may contain sensitive information, including system credentials. This affects Cisco DNA Center; specific affected software releases are referenced in Cisco Bug ID CSCvi22400 [1].
Exploitation
An attacker must have local access to the affected system with valid authentication credentials. The exploitation involves simply accessing unprotected log files on the device. No additional complex steps or user interaction beyond authentication is required [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to read sensitive log files that may include system credentials. This could lead to further compromise of the Cisco DNA Center and potentially the network it manages [1].
Mitigation
Cisco has released fixed software to address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds. Users should upgrade to a fixed release as indicated by the Cisco bug ID CSCvi22400. Consult the Cisco Security Advisory for details [1].
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References
2- www.securityfocus.com/bid/104729mitrevdb-entryx_refsource_BID
- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180711-dnac-idmitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
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