What is the severity of CVE-2017-6616?

The severity of CVE-2017-6616 is considered high due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6616?

To fix CVE-2017-6616, upgrade to a fixed version of Cisco Integrated Management Controller that addresses the vulnerability.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-6616?

The potential impacts of CVE-2017-6616 include unauthorized access and control over the affected Cisco system.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-6616?

CVE-2017-6616 affects users of Cisco Integrated Management Controller version 3.0(1c).

Is CVE-2017-6616 remote exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2017-6616 is remote exploitable as it can be triggered by an authenticated attacker over the network.

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CVE-2017-6616

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CWE

20/4/2017

9/10/2019

CVE-2017-6616: Input Validation

First published: Thu Apr 20 2017(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the web-based GUI of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) 3.0(1c) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. The vulnerability exists because the affected software does not sufficiently sanitize specific values that are received as part of a user-supplied HTTP request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user on the affected system. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd14578.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Integrated Management Controller Supervisor	=3.0\(1c\)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6616?
The severity of CVE-2017-6616 is considered high due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6616?
To fix CVE-2017-6616, upgrade to a fixed version of Cisco Integrated Management Controller that addresses the vulnerability.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-6616?
The potential impacts of CVE-2017-6616 include unauthorized access and control over the affected Cisco system.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-6616?
CVE-2017-6616 affects users of Cisco Integrated Management Controller version 3.0(1c).
Is CVE-2017-6616 remote exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2017-6616 is remote exploitable as it can be triggered by an authenticated attacker over the network.

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