Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Cs-Mars | <= 6.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/Support/BugToolKit/search/getBugDetails.do?method=fetchBu
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505995/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505998/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36098
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2364Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52913
- http://tools.cisco.com/Support/BugToolKit/search/getBugDetails.do?method=fetchBu
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505995/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505998/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36098
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2364Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52913
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2977?
CVE-2009-2977 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). 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-...
How severe is CVE-2009-2977?
CVE-2009-2977 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2977?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Cs-Mars.