Overview
The identified vulnerability, CVE-2025-32983, affects NETSCOUT nGeniusONE versions prior to 6.4.0 b2350. This flaw allows potential attackers to gain access to technical information through a stack trace, which could lead to system compromise or data leakage. This vulnerability is particularly concerning due to the high severity score and the potential damage it could cause if exploited.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-32983
Severity: High (CVSS: 7.5)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
NETSCOUT nGeniusONE | versions prior to 6.4.0 b2350
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability resides in the implementation of error handling within the nGeniusONE. When specific errors are triggered, the system responds with a stack trace that includes sensitive technical information. An attacker could leverage this detailed information to understand the underlying architecture and potentially identify other vulnerabilities or weak points in the system, leading to a possible system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This could be done using a specially crafted HTTP request to trigger an error and obtain the stack trace information:
GET /trigger/error HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable.netscout.example.comUpon receiving the response, the attacker would analyze the stack trace to collect sensitive information for potential exploits. Please note that this is a simplified example and actual exploitation might require a more complex approach.
Mitigation Guidance
Affected users are strongly advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as possible. As a temporary mitigation, the use of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can help to monitor and block potential exploit attempts.
