CVE-2019-1908 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) could allow a remote attacker to access confidential system data without authentication.

Understanding CVE-2019-1908

This CVE involves a flaw in how the IMC implements the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI), potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive information.

What is CVE-2019-1908?

The vulnerability arises from inadequate security constraints in the affected software, allowing attackers to view confidential data without proper authentication.

The Impact of CVE-2019-1908

If exploited, attackers could access sensitive information from various users, posing a risk of further malicious activities.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-1908

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the IMC's IPMI implementation allows remote unauthorized access to confidential system data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Cisco Unified Computing System (Management Software)
Vendor: Cisco
Versions Affected: Less than 3.0(4k) (unspecified)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Base Score: 7.5 (High Severity)
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: None
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-1908, follow these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-provided patches promptly.
Monitor Cisco's security advisories for updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network segmentation to limit exposure.
Enforce strong authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch affected systems to prevent exploitation.