Vulnerability identifier: #VU64962
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Expressway Series
Server applications /
Conferencing, Collaboration and VoIP solutions
Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the cluster database API. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Expressway Series: 14.0
Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server: 14.0
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-expressway-overwrite-3buqW8LH
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.