VDB-99436 · CVE-2017-6598 · BID 97429

Cisco Unified Computing System Manager 2.0(1.68)/3.1(1k)A Debug Plug-In Command access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Cisco Unified Computing System Manager, Firepower 4100 Next-Generation Firewall and Firepower 9300 Security Appliance 2.0(1.68)/3.1(1k)A. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Debug Plug-In. Executing a manipulation as part of Command can lead to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-6598. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Cisco Unified Computing System Manager, Firepower 4100 Next-Generation Firewall and Firepower 9300 Security Appliance 2.0(1.68)/3.1(1k)A (Virtualization Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Debug Plug-In. The manipulation as part of a Command leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the debug plug-in functionality of the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Manager, Cisco Firepower 4100 Series Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), and Cisco Firepower 9300 Security Appliance could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands, aka Privilege Escalation. More Information: CSCvb86725 CSCvb86797. Known Affected Releases: 2.0(1.68) 3.1(1k)A. Known Fixed Releases: 92.2(1.105) 92.1(1.1733) 2.1(1.69).

The bug was discovered 04/05/2017. The weakness was released 04/07/2017 as cisco-sa-20170405-ucs as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-6598 since 03/09/2017. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 92.2(1.101), 92.1(1.1658) or 2.0(1.115) eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97429†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-99438, VDB-99437 and VDB-99435. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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OpenVAS ID: 103807
OpenVAS Name: Cisco UCS Manager Debug Plug-in Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Unified Computing System Manager/Firepower 4100 Next-Generation Firewall/Firepower 9300 Security Appliance 92.2(1.101)/92.1(1.1658)/2.0(1.115)

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03/09/2017 🔍
04/05/2017 +27 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-20170405-ucs
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-6598 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-6598
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99436
SecurityFocus: 97429 - Multiple Cisco Products CVE-2017-6598 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-6598 - Cisco - Multiple Products - Privilege Escalation Issue
SecurityTracker: 1038198

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/08/2017 09:22
Updated: 11/27/2022 14:37
Changes: 04/08/2017 09:22 (75), 11/27/2022 14:37 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:22D:103

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