Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Cisco Integrated Management Controller
CVE-2017-6619

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Cisco
Status
Cisco Integrated Management Controller
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 April 2017

Summary

A vulnerability in the web-based GUI of the Cisco Integrated Management Controller allows remote, authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. The issue arises from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied HTTP input, enabling attackers to exploit it by sending crafted HTTP POST requests containing deserialized user data. Successful exploitation grants attackers root-level privileges, facilitating further malicious activities on the system.

Affected Version(s)

Cisco Integrated Management Controller Cisco Integrated Management Controller

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97925
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecu...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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