CVE-2017-6710

A vulnerability in the Cisco Virtual Network Function (VNF) Element Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges and run commands in the context of the root user on the server. The vulnerability is due to command settings that allow Cisco VNF Element Manager users to specify arbitrary commands that will run as root on the server. An attacker could use this setting to elevate privileges and run commands in the context of the root user on the server. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc76670. Known Affected Releases: prior to 5.0.4 and 5.1.4.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:virtual_network_function_element_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 2 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:virtual_network_function_element_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:30

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100362 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100362 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170816-em - Vendor Advisory () https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170816-em - Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2017-08-17 20:29

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:30


NVD link : CVE-2017-6710

Mitre link : CVE-2017-6710

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-6710


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Products Affected

cisco

  • virtual_network_function_element_manager
CWE
CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')