VDB-102285 · CVE-2017-6681 · BID 98977

Cisco Ultra Services Framework 21.0.0 AutoVNF VNFStagingView Relative path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Cisco Ultra Services Framework 21.0.0. The impacted element is the function VNFStagingView of the component AutoVNF. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal (Relative). This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-6681. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Cisco Ultra Services Framework 21.0.0. This affects the function VNFStagingView of the component AutoVNF. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability (Relative). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

A vulnerability in the AutoVNF VNFStagingView class of Cisco Ultra Services Framework could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute a relative path traversal attack, enabling an attacker to read sensitive files on the system. More Information: CSCvc76662. Known Affected Releases: 21.0.0.

The bug was discovered 06/07/2017. The weakness was published 06/13/2017 with Cisco as cisco-sa-20170607-usf2 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-6681 since 03/09/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/27/2020). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 6 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 98977†). Similar entry is available at VDB-102284. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Name: Relative
Class: Path traversal / Relative
CWE: CWE-22
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Remote: Yes

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-20170607-usf2
Researcher: Cisco
Organization: Cisco
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-6681 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-6681
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-102285
SecurityFocus: 98977 - Cisco Ultra Services Framework CVE-2017-6681 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/13/2017 17:07
Updated: 12/27/2020 09:02
Changes: 06/13/2017 17:07 (67), 10/16/2019 15:03 (2), 12/27/2020 09:02 (2)
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