CVE-2015-6298: OS Command Injection

Published Nov 6, 2015

Updated

The admin web interface in Cisco AsyncOS 8.x before 8.0.8-113, 8.1.x and 8.5.x before 8.5.3-051, 8.6.x and 8.7.x before 8.7.0-171-LD, and 8.8.x before 8.8.0-085 on Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices allows remote authenticated users to obtain root privileges via crafted certificate-generation arguments, aka Bug ID CSCus83445.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Cisco Web Security Appliance=8.5.0-497

Event History

Nov 6, 2015

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6298?

CVE-2015-6298 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote authenticated users to gain root privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6298?

To fix CVE-2015-6298, upgrade to the appropriate Cisco AsyncOS version: 8.0.8-113, 8.5.3-051, 8.7.0-171-LD, or 8.8.0-085.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-6298?

CVE-2015-6298 affects Cisco Web Security Appliance devices running vulnerable versions of AsyncOS 8.x.

What types of devices are impacted by CVE-2015-6298?

CVE-2015-6298 impacts Cisco Web Security Appliances that utilize specified versions of AsyncOS.

Can CVE-2015-6298 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-6298 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users to gain elevated privileges.