Vulnerability identifier: #VU73987
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
4000 Series Integrated Services Routers
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms Family
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cloud Services Router 1000V Series
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN
Other software /
Other software solutions
Cisco IOS XE
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the CLI. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco 1000 Series Integrated Services Routers: All versions
4000 Series Integrated Services Routers: All versions
Cisco ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers: All versions
Catalyst 8000 Edge Platforms Family: All versions
Cloud Services Router 1000V Series: All versions
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ios-xe-sdwan-VQAhEjYw
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.