Vulnerability identifier: #VU13231
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-77
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Unified Computing System
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in the role-based access-checking mechanisms of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Software due to the affected software lacks proper input and validation checks for certain file systems. A local attacker can issue a specially crafted commands in the CLI and execute unwanted arbitrary commands.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180606-ucs-access
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.