CVE-2017-6710
Description
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.
Risk Information
Base Score
8.1
MODERATE
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
1.282
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Cisco Virtual Network Function Element Manager Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability For Cisco Ultra Services Framework | NCM |
| Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command (OS Command Injection) Vulnerability (CVE-2017-6710) | NCM |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-1704627 | Security Update for Cisco Ultra Services Framework USP_6.2.A0.2906 |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234