#VU53411 External Control of File Name or Path


Published: 2021-05-21

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53411

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1306

CWE-ID: CWE-73

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH
Evolved Programmable Network (EPN) Manager
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to write arbitrary files.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of parameters that are sent to a CLI command within the restricted shell. A local user can dentify file directories on the affected device and write arbitrary files to the file system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Prime Infrastructure: 3.5


External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ade-xcvAQEOZ


Q & A

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.


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