CVE-2015-6316

Description

The default configuration of sshd_config in Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE) through 8.0.120.7 allows logins by the oracle account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by entering this account's hardcoded password in an SSH session, aka Bug ID CSCuv40501.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.72% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20151104-mse-cred vendor advisory mitigation
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77432 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034065 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6316?
CVE-2015-6316 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-6316?
To fix CVE-2015-6316, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-6316 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2015-6316 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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