Cisco Security Advisory
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A vulnerability in the HTTP TRACK/TRACE method of the Cisco Enterprise Content Delivery System (ECDS) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker read access to some information stored in the affected system.
The vulnerability is due to an affected web server. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using TRACK to read the content of the HTTP headers that are returned in the response.
Cisco has confirmed the vulnerability in a security notice and released software updates.
A successful exploit could allow an attacker to gain read access to sensitive information stored on a targeted system. The information could allow the attacker to conduct further attacks.
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Customers are advised to consult Cisco bug ID CSCuo51042 for the most complete list of affected product versions.
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Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate updates.
Administrators are advised to allow only trusted users to have network access.
Administrators are advised to monitor affected systems.
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Cisco customers with active contracts should contact their Cisco support team for assistance in upgrading to a software version that includes fixes for this vulnerability. Cisco customers without contracts may contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-553-2447 or 1-408-526-7209 or via email at tac@cisco.com for assistance.
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The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.
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To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.
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Show LessVersion Description Section Status Date 1.0 Initial Release NA Final 2014-Aug-07
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