CVE-2017-6643 : Security Advisory and Response

Cisco Remote Expert Manager Software 11.0.0 is vulnerable to an unauthenticated remote attack that could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2017-6643

This CVE describes a vulnerability in Cisco Remote Expert Manager Software 11.0.0 that could be exploited by a remote attacker to gain access to critical data.

What is CVE-2017-6643?

The vulnerability in Cisco Remote Expert Manager Software 11.0.0 allows an attacker to access Virtual Directory information by sending crafted HTTP requests to the software's web interface.

The Impact of CVE-2017-6643

An unauthenticated attacker could potentially access sensitive software details.
Successful exploitation may lead to further reconnaissance attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-6643

Cisco Remote Expert Manager Software 11.0.0 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The software fails to protect sensitive data when responding to HTTP requests.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco Remote Expert Manager
Version: 11.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker sends specifically crafted HTTP requests to the web interface.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2017-6643 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches or updates provided by Cisco.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches.
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure.

Patching and Updates

Cisco has released patches to address this vulnerability.