#VU12784 Improper input validation in Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software - CVE-2018-0279

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12784

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [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:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0279

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The weakness exists in the Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) server due to improper input validation of command arguments. A rmote attacker can use specially crafted arguments when opening a connection to the target device and gain shell access with a non-root user account to the underlying Linux operating system.

Mitigation
Update to version 3.8.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software: 3.6.2 - 3.7.1

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External links
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180516-nfvis

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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.