VDB-105409 · CVE-2017-6710 · BID 100362

Cisco VNF Element Manager up to 5.0.3/5.1.3 os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Cisco VNF Element Manager up to 5.0.3/5.1.3 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes os command injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-6710. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Cisco VNF Element Manager up to 5.0.3/5.1.3. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 08/16/2017. The weakness was shared 08/17/2017 with Cisco as cisco-sa-20170816-em as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-6710 since 03/09/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1202 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 5.0.4 or 5.1.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 100362†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: VNF Element Manager 5.0.4/5.1.4

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03/09/2017 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-20170816-em
Researcher: Cisco
Organization: Cisco
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-6710 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-6710
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105409
SecurityFocus: 100362 - Cisco Virtual Network Function Element Manager CVE-2017-6710 Remote Command Execution Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 08/18/2017 08:45
Updated: 01/09/2021 14:20
Changes: 08/18/2017 08:45 (62), 11/07/2019 17:11 (4), 01/09/2021 14:20 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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