CVE-2017-6786

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Elastic Services Controller could allow an authenticated, local, unprivileged attacker to access sensitive information, including credentials for system accounts, on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper protection of sensitive log files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected system and accessing unprotected log files. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive log files, which may include system credentials, on the affected system. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc76616. Known Affected Releases: 2.2(9.76).

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Systems, Inc. Elastic Services Controller
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6786?
CVE-2017-6786 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6786?
To fix CVE-2017-6786, 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-2017-6786 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6786 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-2017-6786?
CVE-2017-6786 affects Cisco Systems, Inc. Elastic Services Controller.
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