Vulnerability identifier: #VU51761
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/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-347
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco IOS XE
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Switches
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series Switches
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists in the fast reload feature due to incorrect validations of parameters passed to a configuration file that is executed when the device boots up. A local administrator can tamper with a configuration file stored on a device, execute unsigned code at boot time and bypass the software image verification check.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco IOS XE: 16.12.1
Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Switches: All versions
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches: All versions
Cisco Catalyst 9300L Series Switches: All versions
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-fast-Zqr6DD5
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.