CVE-2017-12317

Description

The Cisco AMP For Endpoints application allows an authenticated, local attacker to access a static key value stored in the local application software. The vulnerability is due to the use of a static key value stored in the application used to encrypt the connector protection password. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by gaining local, administrative access to a Windows host and stopping the Cisco AMP for Endpoints service. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg42904.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco AMP for Endpoints
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101520 vdb entry third party advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171020-ampfe vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12317?
CVE-2017-12317 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-12317?
To fix CVE-2017-12317, 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-2017-12317 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-12317 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-12317?
CVE-2017-12317 affects n/a Cisco AMP for Endpoints.
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