CVE-2015-4259: Medium severity cisco unified computing system software vulnerability

Published Jul 10, 2015

Updated

The Integrated Management Controller on Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) C servers with software 1.5(3) and 1.6(0.16) has a default SSL certificate, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to bypass cryptographic protection mechanisms by leveraging knowledge of a private key, aka Bug IDs CSCum56133 and CSCum56177.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Cisco Unified Computing System=1.5\(3\)

Cisco Unified Computing System=1.6\(0.16\)

Event History

Jul 10, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4259?

CVE-2015-4259 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure it creates for man-in-the-middle attacks.

How does CVE-2015-4259 affect Cisco Unified Computing System C servers?

CVE-2015-4259 affects Cisco Unified Computing System C servers by using a default SSL certificate which can be exploited by attackers with knowledge of the private key.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4259?

To fix CVE-2015-4259, users should replace the default SSL certificate with a custom certificate to enhance security.

What versions of Cisco Unified Computing System software are affected by CVE-2015-4259?

CVE-2015-4259 affects Cisco Unified Computing System software versions 1.5(3) and 1.6(0.16).

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2015-4259?

CVE-2015-4259 may allow man-in-the-middle attackers to bypass cryptographic protections and intercept sensitive data.