Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-6728
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code at the root privilege level on an affected system, because of Incorrect Permissions. More Information: CSCvb99389. Known Affected Releases: 6.2.1.BASE. Known Fixed Releases: 6.3.1.15i.BASE 6.2.3.1i.BASE 6.2.2.15i.BASE 6.1.4.10i.BASE.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2017-6728
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-6728
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-6728
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.4
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10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.0
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.0
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-6728
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The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-6728
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170705-ios
Cisco IOS XR Software Incorrect Permissions Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038821
Cisco IOS XR Permissions Error Lets Local Users Obtain Root Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99464
Cisco IOS XR Software CVE-2017-6728 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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