CVE-2017-6707: OS Command Injection
A vulnerability in the CLI command-parsing code of the Cisco StarOS operating system for Cisco ASR 5000 Series 11.0 through 21.0, 5500 Series, and 5700 Series devices and Cisco Virtualized Packet Core (VPC) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to break from the StarOS CLI of an affected system and execute arbitrary shell commands as a Linux root user on the system, aka Command Injection. The vulnerability exists because the affected operating system does not sufficiently sanitize commands before inserting them into Linux shell commands. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted CLI command for execution in a Linux shell command as a root user. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc69329, CSCvc72930.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6707?
CVE-2017-6707 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow authenticated local attackers to escape the Cisco StarOS CLI.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6707?
To remediate CVE-2017-6707, upgrade the affected Cisco StarOS software to a version that includes the necessary security patches.
Which Cisco devices are affected by CVE-2017-6707?
CVE-2017-6707 affects Cisco ASR 5000 Series, 5500 Series, 5700 Series devices and Cisco Virtualized Packet Core (VPC) Software running vulnerable versions of Cisco StarOS.
Is CVE-2017-6707 remotely exploitable?
No, CVE-2017-6707 requires local authentication, meaning an attacker must have local access to exploit it.
When was CVE-2017-6707 reported?
CVE-2017-6707 was reported on July 5, 2017, as part of a security advisory by Cisco.