Vulnerability identifier: #VU8919

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: CVE-2017-12317

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco AMP for Endpoints
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists in the Cisco AMP For Endpoints application due to the use of a static key value stored in the application used to encrypt the connector protection password. A local attacker can gain local, administrative access to a Windows host and stop the Cisco AMP for Endpoints service.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco AMP for Endpoints: 3.1.10 - 6.0.1

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171020-ampfe

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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.