Vulnerability identifier: #VU20365
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Integrated Management Controller
Server applications /
Remote management servers, RDP, SSH
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper bounds checking by the import-config process in the Import Cisco IMC configuration utility. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted packets, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target device.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
This vulnerability affects the following Cisco products that are running Cisco IMC Software:
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco Integrated Management Controller: 3.0 - 4.0
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190821-imc-bo
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.