CVE-2015-6298: OS Command Injection
First published: Fri Nov 06 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.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Web Security Appliance | =8.5.0-497 |
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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.
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