CVE-2017-6597: OS Command Injection

Published Apr 7, 2017
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Updated

A vulnerability in the local-mgmt CLI command of the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Manager, Cisco Firepower 4100 Series Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), and Cisco Firepower 9300 Security Appliance could allow an authenticated, local attacker to perform a command injection attack. More Information: CSCvb61394 CSCvb86816. Known Affected Releases: 2.0(1.68) 3.1(1k)A. Known Fixed Releases: 92.2(1.101) 92.1(1.1658) 2.0(1.115).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Unified Computing System=3.1\(1k\)a
Cisco Firepower Extensible Operating System=2.0\(1.68\)

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Manager CLI (local-mgmt) / Cisco Firepower 4100 NGFW / Cisco Firepower 9300 Security Appliance to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 92.2(1.101)
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Manager CLI (local-mgmt) / Cisco Firepower 4100 NGFW / Cisco Firepower 9300 Security Appliance to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 92.1(1.1658)
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Manager CLI (local-mgmt) / Cisco Firepower 4100 NGFW / Cisco Firepower 9300 Security Appliance to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0(1.115)

Event History

Apr 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6597?

CVE-2017-6597 has a severity score of 7.8, indicating it is a high-risk vulnerability.

2

How does CVE-2017-6597 impact Cisco devices?

CVE-2017-6597 allows authenticated local attackers to perform command injection attacks on affected Cisco devices.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2017-6597?

CVE-2017-6597 affects Cisco Unified Computing System version 3.1(1k)a and Cisco Firepower Extensible Operating System version 2.0(1.68).

4

How do I fix CVE-2017-6597?

To fix CVE-2017-6597, update your Cisco devices to the latest software versions as recommended by Cisco.

5

What are the common exploit types for CVE-2017-6597?

CVE-2017-6597 is commonly associated with command injection attacks.

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