File Modification Vulnerability in Cisco IOx Application Framework
CVE-2017-3852

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Cisco
Status
Cisco Application-hosting Framework
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 March 2017

What is CVE-2017-3852?

A vulnerability in the application-hosting framework of Cisco IOx can be exploited by an authenticated remote attacker to write or modify arbitrary files within the virtual instance on the affected device. This issue arises from inadequate input validation of user-supplied application packages. By uploading a malicious package, an attacker can manipulate files, although the impact is confined to the virtual instance without affecting the host router. The vulnerability is present in Cisco IOx Releases 1.0.0.0 and 1.1.0.0. For detailed information, refer to the Cisco security advisory.

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Affected Version(s)

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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97014
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038109
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038108
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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