Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-6708
A vulnerability in the symbolic link (symlink) creation functionality of the AutoVNF tool for the Cisco Ultra Services Framework could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to read sensitive files or execute malicious code on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to the absence of validation checks for the input that is used to create symbolic links. This vulnerability affects all releases of the Cisco Ultra Services Framework prior to Releases 5.0.3 and 5.1. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc76654.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2017-6708
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ultra_services_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-6708
0.57%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 66 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-6708
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-6708
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- ykramarz@cisco.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2017-6708
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170705-usf1
Cisco Ultra Services Framework AutoVNF Symbolic Link Handling Information Disclosure VulnerabilityVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99512
Cisco Ultra Services Framework AutoVNF Symbolic Link Handling Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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