CVE-2017-6786: Infoleak
A vulnerability in Cisco Elastic Services Controller could allow an authenticated, local, unprivileged attacker to access sensitive information, including credentials for system accounts, on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper protection of sensitive log files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected system and accessing unprotected log files. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive log files, which may include system credentials, on the affected system. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc76616. Known Affected Releases: 2.2(9.76).
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6786?
CVE-2017-6786 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6786?
To remediate CVE-2017-6786, update the Cisco Elastic Services Controller to version 2.2(9.77) or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-6786?
CVE-2017-6786 affects Cisco Elastic Services Controller version 2.2(9.76).*.
Can CVE-2017-6786 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-6786 requires local access and authentication, so it cannot be exploited remotely.
What information can be accessed due to CVE-2017-6786?
CVE-2017-6786 may allow access to sensitive information, including credentials for system accounts.