What is the severity of CVE-2017-6718?

CVE-2017-6718 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-6718?

CVE-2017-6718 affects authenticated users on devices running specific versions of Cisco IOS XR Software.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6718?

To fix CVE-2017-6718, upgrade to a fixed release version such as 6.2.11.3i.ROUT or 6.2.1.29i.ROUT.

What does CVE-2017-6718 vulnerability allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2017-6718 allows an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privileges to the root level.

What specific versions of Cisco IOS XR are vulnerable to CVE-2017-6718?

Cisco IOS XR versions 6.2.1.BASE and earlier are known to be affected by CVE-2017-6718.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-6718

high

7.2

CWE

4/7/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-6718: Input Validation

First published: Tue Jul 04 2017(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to the root level. More Information: CSCvb99384. Known Affected Releases: 6.2.1.BASE. Known Fixed Releases: 6.2.11.3i.ROUT 6.2.1.29i.ROUT 6.2.1.26i.ROUT.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco IOS XRv 9000	=6.0.2
Cisco IOS XRv 9000	=6.0.2.01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6718?
CVE-2017-6718 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-6718?
CVE-2017-6718 affects authenticated users on devices running specific versions of Cisco IOS XR Software.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6718?
To fix CVE-2017-6718, upgrade to a fixed release version such as 6.2.11.3i.ROUT or 6.2.1.29i.ROUT.
What does CVE-2017-6718 vulnerability allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2017-6718 allows an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privileges to the root level.
What specific versions of Cisco IOS XR are vulnerable to CVE-2017-6718?
Cisco IOS XR versions 6.2.1.BASE and earlier are known to be affected by CVE-2017-6718.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6718?
CVE-2017-6718 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-6718?
CVE-2017-6718 affects authenticated users on devices running specific versions of Cisco IOS XR Software.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6718?
To fix CVE-2017-6718, upgrade to a fixed release version such as 6.2.11.3i.ROUT or 6.2.1.29i.ROUT.
What does CVE-2017-6718 vulnerability allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2017-6718 allows an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privileges to the root level.
What specific versions of Cisco IOS XR are vulnerable to CVE-2017-6718?
Cisco IOS XR versions 6.2.1.BASE and earlier are known to be affected by CVE-2017-6718.