Cisco Security Advisory
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A vulnerability in the Cisco Mobility Services Engine (MSE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient security restrictions imposed by the affected software. An authenticated, remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to retrieve the password of other legitimate users of the affected device via log files or through the GUI. A successful exploit could be leveraged to conduct further attacks.
Cisco has confirmed the vulnerability and released software updates.
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must authenticate to the affected device. This access requirement decreases the likelihood of a successful exploit.
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Cisco has released bug ID CSCut24792 for registered users that contains additional details and an up-to-date 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 2015-Mar-24
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