Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-6718
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to the root level. More Information: CSCvb99384. Known Affected Releases: 6.2.1.BASE. Known Fixed Releases: 6.2.11.3i.ROUT 6.2.1.29i.ROUT 6.2.1.26i.ROUT.
Vulnerability category: Input validation
Products affected by CVE-2017-6718
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:6.0.2.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-6718
0.08%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 21 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-6718
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
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6.7
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
0.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-6718
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-6718
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038741
Cisco IOS XR Command Injection and File Overwrite Flaws Let Local Users Obtain Root Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170621-ios1
Cisco IOS XR Software Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99226
Cisco IOS XR Software CVE-2017-6718 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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