Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2017-6710 |
CWE-ID | CWE-78 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Virtual Network Function Element Manager Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU7980
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6710
CWE-ID:
CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists in the Cisco Virtual Network Function (VNF) Element Manager due to improper command settings. A remote attacker can use this settings to elevate privileges and run commands in the context of the root user on the server.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The vulnerability is addressed in the following versions: USP_5.5.0.1148, USP_5.5.0.1143, USP_5.5.0.1139, USP_5.5.0.1136, USP_5.5.0.1126, USP_5.5.0.1124, USP_5.5.0.1122, USP_5.5.0.1118, USP_5.5.0.1115, USP_5.5.0.1114, USP_5.5.0.1108, USP_5.5.0.1106, USP_5.5.0.1103, USP_5.5.0.1098, USP_5.5.0.1094, USP_5.5.0.1089.
Virtual Network Function Element Manager: 5.0. - 5.1.4
External linkshttp://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170816-em
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.