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CVE-2017-6712

8.8 · HIGH

A vulnerability in certain commands of Cisco Elastic Services Controller could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges to root and run dangerous commands on the server.

Published Jul 6, 2017CWE-78EPSS 2.05%

Overview

CVE-2017-6712 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 6, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability in certain commands of Cisco Elastic Services Controller could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges to root and run dangerous commands on the server. The vulnerability occurs because a "tomcat" user on the system can run certain shell commands, allowing the user to overwrite any file on the filesystem and elevate privileges to root. This vulnerability affects Cisco Elastic Services Controller prior to releases 2.3.1.434 and 2.3.2. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc76634.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/99461Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170705-esc1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/99461Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170705-esc1

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6712?

CVE-2017-6712 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 6, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-6712?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-6712?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-6712?

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