Binary File Handling Flaw in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller
CVE-2016-6413

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Cisco
Status
Application Policy Infrastructure Controller
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 September 2016

What is CVE-2016-6413?

The installation process on Cisco's Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) 1.3(2f) is susceptible to a vulnerability that improperly handles binary files. This flaw grants local users the potential to escalate their privileges to root access through unspecified methods. This situation poses significant security risks, as it could compromise sensitive configurations and data within the system.

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References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecur...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036872
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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