VDB-102297 · CVE-2017-6693 · BID 98985

Cisco Elastic Services Controller 2.2(9.76)/2.3(1) ConfD Server access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Cisco Elastic Services Controller 2.2(9.76)/2.3(1). This affects an unknown function of the component ConfD Server. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-6693. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Cisco Elastic Services Controller 2.2(9.76)/2.3(1). This affects some unknown processing of the component ConfD Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

A vulnerability in the ConfD server component of Cisco Elastic Services Controllers could allow an authenticated, local attacker to access information stored in the file system of an affected system, aka Unauthorized Directory Access. More Information: CSCvd76286. Known Affected Releases: 2.2(9.76) 2.3(1).

The bug was discovered 06/07/2017. The weakness was disclosed 06/13/2017 with Cisco as cisco-sa-20170607-esc7 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-6693 since 03/09/2017. An attack has to be approached locally. Required for exploitation is a authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/27/2020). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 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 98985†). The entries VDB-102301, VDB-102300, VDB-102295 and VDB-102293 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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06/13/2017 +6 days 🔍
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12/27/2020 +1293 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-20170607-esc7
Researcher: Cisco
Organization: Cisco
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-6693 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-6693
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-102297
SecurityFocus: 98985 - Cisco Elastic Services Controller CVE-2017-6693 Local Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/13/2017 16:58
Updated: 12/27/2020 09:57
Changes: 06/13/2017 16:58 (65), 10/23/2019 14:52 (2), 12/27/2020 09:57 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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