CVE-2018-0198 : Security Advisory and Response

Cisco Unified Communications Manager has a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to access confidential information without authentication. The weakness lies in the web framework's inadequate safeguards for database tables.

Understanding CVE-2018-0198

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager that can be exploited by attackers to view sensitive data without authentication.

What is CVE-2018-0198?

The vulnerability in the web framework of Cisco Unified Communications Manager enables remote attackers to access confidential information without authentication by exploiting inadequate safeguards for database tables. Attackers can exploit this by visiting a specific URL.

The Impact of CVE-2018-0198

Exploiting this vulnerability allows attackers to view information stored in the data library without the need for authentication. The identifiers for this vulnerability in Cisco's system are CSCvh66592.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-0198

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager's web framework allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access sensitive data due to insufficient protection of database tables. Exploiting this involves visiting a specific URL.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Version: Cisco Unified Communications Manager

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability by browsing to a specific URL.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-0198 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Cisco promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict access to the affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security training for employees to raise awareness of potential threats.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential breaches.
Utilize intrusion detection and prevention systems.

Patching and Updates

Cisco has released patches to address this vulnerability. Ensure all systems are updated with the latest security patches.