CVE-2017-6795

Description

A vulnerability in the USB-modem code of Cisco IOS XE Software running on Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Routers could allow an authenticated, local attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the underlying operating system of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper input validation of the platform usb modem command in the CLI of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modifying the platform usb modem command in the CLI of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the underlying operating system of an affected device. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf10783.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco IOS XE
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100656 vdb entry third party advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170906-asr920-2 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039282 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6795?
CVE-2017-6795 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6795?
To fix CVE-2017-6795, 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-2017-6795 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6795 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-6795?
CVE-2017-6795 affects n/a Cisco IOS XE.
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