Vulnerability identifier: #VU7366
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco IOS XR
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists in in the CLI of Cisco IOS XR Software due to incorrect permissions. A local attacker can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Mitigation
The vulnerability is addressed in the following versions:
6.3.1.15i.BASE, 6.2.3.1i.BASE, 6.2.2.15i.BASE, 6.1.4.10i.BASE.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco IOS XR: 6.2.1
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170705-ios
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.