VDB-98376 · CVE-2017-3852 · BID 97014

Cisco IOx 1.0.0.0/1.1.0.0 Cisco Application-Hosting Framework File input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Cisco IOx 1.0.0.0/1.1.0.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Cisco Application-Hosting Framework. The manipulation results in input validation (File). This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-3852. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco IOx 1.0.0.0/1.1.0.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Cisco Application-Hosting Framework. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability (File). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the Cisco application-hosting framework (CAF) component of the Cisco IOx application environment could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to write or modify arbitrary files in the virtual instance running on the affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of user-supplied application packages. An attacker who can upload a malicious package within Cisco IOx could exploit the vulnerability to modify arbitrary files. The impacts of a successful exploit are limited to the scope of the virtual instance and do not impact the router that is hosting Cisco IOx. Cisco IOx Releases 1.0.0.0 and 1.1.0.0 are vulnerable. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuy52317.

The bug was discovered 03/22/2017. The weakness was released 03/22/2017 with Cisco as cisco-sa-20170322-caf2 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-3852 since 12/21/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 11/14/2022).

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 97014†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-98377 and VDB-98375. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Name: File
Class: Input validation / File
CWE: CWE-20
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OpenVAS ID: 103403
OpenVAS Name: Cisco Application-Hosting Framework Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability
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Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-20170322-caf2
Organization: Cisco
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-3852 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-3852
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98376
SecurityFocus: 97014 - Cisco Application-Hosting Framework CVE-2017-3852 Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-3852 - Cisco - IOx - Arbitrary File Creation Issue
SecurityTracker: 1038108

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2017 07:54
Updated: 11/14/2022 11:40
Changes: 03/23/2017 07:54 (65), 09/10/2020 22:02 (6), 11/14/2022 11:40 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:349:103

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