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CVE-2009-2977

UnknownEPSS 0.53%

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CVE-2009-2977 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (CS-MARS) 6.0.4 and earlier stores cleartext passwords in log/sysbacktrace.## files within error-logs.tar.gz archives, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading these files.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (CS-MARS) 6.0.4 and earlier stores cleartext passwords in log/sysbacktrace.## files within error-logs.tar.gz archives, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading these files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.53%

41.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoCs-Mars<= 6.0.4
CiscoCs-Mars4.1
CiscoCs-Mars4.1.2
CiscoCs-Mars4.1.3
CiscoCs-Mars4.1.5

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2977?
The Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (CS-MARS) 6.0.4 and earlier stores cleartext passwords in log/sysbacktrace.## files within error-logs.tar.gz archives, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading these files.
How severe is CVE-2009-2977?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2977 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2977?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST