cisco-sa-20190821-nfv-enumeration: Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure Software File Enumeration Vulnerability

Published Aug 21, 2019
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web server functionality of Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform file enumeration on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to the web server responding with different error codes for existing and non-existing files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending GET requests for different file names. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to enumerate files residing on the system. Cisco will release software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190821-nfv-enumeration

Credit

Tahir Khan(Verizon's product security group), team(Verizon's product security group)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure Software

Event History

Aug 21, 2019
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of Cisco-SA-20190821-NFV-enumeration?

The severity of Cisco-SA-20190821-NFV-enumeration is classified as medium.

2

How do I fix Cisco-SA-20190821-NFV-enumeration?

To fix Cisco-SA-20190821-NFV-enumeration, update the Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure Software to the latest version provided by Cisco.

3

Who is affected by Cisco-SA-20190821-NFV-enumeration?

Organizations using Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure Software are affected by Cisco-SA-20190821-NFV-enumeration.

4

What are the potential impacts of Cisco-SA-20190821-NFV-enumeration?

The potential impacts of Cisco-SA-20190821-NFV-enumeration include unauthorized file enumeration by authenticated remote attackers.

5

Is authentication required to exploit Cisco-SA-20190821-NFV-enumeration?

Yes, authentication is required to exploit Cisco-SA-20190821-NFV-enumeration.

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