CVE-2019-1662 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance Software's Quality of Voice Reporting (QOVR) service has a security flaw that could allow unauthorized access to the system.

Understanding CVE-2019-1662

Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance Software Unauthenticated Access Vulnerability

What is CVE-2019-1662?

The vulnerability in Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance Software allows a remote attacker to gain system access as a legitimate user due to insufficient authentication controls.

The Impact of CVE-2019-1662

High Severity: CVSS base score of 8.2
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: Low
Unauthorized access to the system

Technical Details of CVE-2019-1662

Vulnerability Description

Lack of sufficient authentication controls in the Quality of Voice Reporting (QOVR) service
Attacker needs a valid username to exploit the vulnerability

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance
Versions affected: 12.1 SP2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker connects to the QOVR service with a valid username
Successful exploit grants access with user privileges

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security patches provided by Cisco
Monitor system logs for any unauthorized access attempts

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication mechanisms
Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Update to Cisco PCA Software Release 12.1 SP2 or later to mitigate the vulnerability