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CVE-2019-1648

7.8 · HIGH

A vulnerability in the user group configuration of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges on an affected device.

Published Jan 24, 2019CWE-264EPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2019-1648 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 24, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability in the user group configuration of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to a failure to properly validate certain parameters included within the group configuration. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by writing a crafted file to the directory where the user group configuration is located in the underlying operating system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root-level privileges and take full control of the device.

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/106719Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190123-sdwan-sol-escalRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/106719Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190123-sdwan-sol-escal

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1648?

CVE-2019-1648 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 24, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-1648?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-1648?

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-2019-1648?

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