CVE-2018-0285 : What You Need to Know

Cisco Prime Service Catalog is affected by a vulnerability that could be exploited by an authenticated remote attacker to disrupt the user interface by depleting disk space.

Understanding CVE-2018-0285

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the logging service of Cisco Prime Service Catalog that allows attackers to disrupt the user interface.

What is CVE-2018-0285?

The vulnerability in the logging service of Cisco Prime Service Catalog enables an authenticated remote attacker to disrupt the user interface by depleting disk space through excessive logging.

The Impact of CVE-2018-0285

An attacker can execute specific actions leading to excessive logging, denying access to the user interface.
This could result in a denial of service for legitimate users.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-0285

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the logging service of Cisco Prime Service Catalog allows attackers to disrupt the user interface by depleting disk space.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco Prime Service Catalog
Version: Cisco Prime Service Catalog

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability by executing actions that cause excessive logging, leading to denial of service.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-0285 is crucial to maintain security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor disk space usage to detect any unusual activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and adjust logging configurations to prevent excessive logging.
Implement access controls to limit who can perform logging operations.

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