SB2017081709 - Command execution in Cisco Virtual Network Function Element Manager
Published: August 17, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017081709
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) OS command injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6710)
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:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
The 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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.