#VU7364 Arbitrary code execution in Cisco FireSIGHT - CVE-2017-6735

Vulnerability identifier: #VU7364

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6735

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco FireSIGHT
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The weakness exists in the CLI of the Cisco Prime Network Gateway due to improper handling of modified backup configuration files. A local attacker can modifying certain components within the backup system files and execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 4.3(2).

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco FireSIGHT: 6.2.0 - 6.2.1

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External links
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170705-FireSIGHT

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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.