Cisco Security Advisory
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A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center running FireSIGHT System software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view the Remote Storage Password.
The vulnerability is due to improper masking of sensitive data in the HTTP response. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the application and navigating to certain configuration screens. An exploit could allow the attacker to view the Remote Storage Password. The attacker could use the Remote Storage Password to conduct additional reconnaissance attacks
Workarounds that address this vulnerability are not available.
This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207-vdc
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There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
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For information about fixed software releases, consult the Cisco bug ID(s) at the top of this advisory.
When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to regularly consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the Cisco Security Advisories and Alerts page, to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution.
In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers.
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The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.
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This vulnerability was found and reported to Cisco by security researcher Krzysztof Wegrzynek.
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To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.
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Show LessVersion Description Section Status Date 1.0 Initial public release. — Final 2016-December-07
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