What is CVE-2018-15407?

CVE-2018-15407 is a vulnerability in the installation process of Cisco HyperFlex Software that could allow an authenticated, local attacker to read sensitive information.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-15407?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-15407 by accessing the residual installation files left behind during the installation process.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15407?

The severity of CVE-2018-15407 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

Which Cisco product is affected by CVE-2018-15407?

Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform version 3.0(1a) is affected by CVE-2018-15407.

How can I fix CVE-2018-15407?

To fix CVE-2018-15407, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches or updates provided by Cisco.

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CVE-2018-15407

medium

5.5

CWE

459 200

5/10/2018

26/11/2024

CVE-2018-15407: Cisco HyperFlex World-Readable Sensitive Information Vulnerability

First published: Fri Oct 05 2018(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the installation process of Cisco HyperFlex Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to read sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to insufficient cleanup of installation files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the residual installation files on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to collect sensitive information regarding the configuration of the system.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform	=3.0\(1a\)

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Reference Links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20181003-hyperflex-info

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15407?
CVE-2018-15407 is a vulnerability in the installation process of Cisco HyperFlex Software that could allow an authenticated, local attacker to read sensitive information.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-15407?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-15407 by accessing the residual installation files left behind during the installation process.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-15407?
The severity of CVE-2018-15407 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Which Cisco product is affected by CVE-2018-15407?
Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform version 3.0(1a) is affected by CVE-2018-15407.
How can I fix CVE-2018-15407?
To fix CVE-2018-15407, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches or updates provided by Cisco.

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