CVE-2019-1757: Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Smart Call Home Certificate Validation Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Cisco Smart Call Home feature of Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain unauthorized read access to sensitive data using an invalid certificate. The vulnerability is due to insufficient certificate validation by the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by supplying a crafted certificate to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks to decrypt confidential information on user connections to the affected software.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1757?
The severity of CVE-2019-1757 is rated as high due to its potential for unauthorized read access to sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1757?
To mitigate CVE-2019-1757, update to the latest Cisco IOS or IOS XE version as recommended in the security advisory.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2019-1757?
CVE-2019-1757 affects various versions of Cisco IOS and IOS XE software with the Smart Call Home feature enabled.
Can CVE-2019-1757 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-1757 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.
What does CVE-2019-1757 vulnerability allow attackers to do?
CVE-2019-1757 allows attackers to gain unauthorized read access to sensitive data using an invalid certificate.