SB2016092226 - Remote code execution in Cisco Cloud Services Platform 2100
Published: September 22, 2016 Updated: April 5, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016092226
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Remote code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-6373)
CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to cause arbitrary code execution on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper input validation. After submission of specially crafted files attacker can be authenticated as a root-privileges user that allows him to inject voluntary commands and execute arbitrary code.
Sucessful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.