CVE-2017-6708

Description

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.

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99512	vdb entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170705-usf1	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6708?: CVE-2017-6708 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6708?: To fix CVE-2017-6708, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-6708 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6708 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-6708?: CVE-2017-6708 affects n/a Cisco Ultra Services Framework.

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Description

Category

CWE-200 – Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

Frequently Asked Questions