SB2016071502 - Input validation error in Cisco IOS XR
Published: July 15, 2016 Updated: July 12, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016071502
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1456)
CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to obtain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation. A local user can cause execute arbitrary commands by submitting crafted input to a command in a specific container.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in arbitrary commands execution with root privileges.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.