First published: Thu Aug 17 2017(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the build procedure for certain executable system files installed at boot time on Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) devices could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain root-level privileges. The vulnerability is due to a custom executable system file that was built to use relative search paths for libraries without properly validating the library to be loaded. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and loading a malicious library that can escalate the privilege level. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root-level privileges and take full control of the device. The attacker must have valid user credentials to log in to the device. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc96087. Known Affected Releases: 1.1(0.920a), 1.1(1j), 1.1(3f); 1.2 Base, 1.2(2), 1.2(3), 1.2.2; 1.3(1), 1.3(2), 1.3(2f); 2.0 Base, 2.0(1).
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Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) | =1.1\(0.920a\) | |
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) | =1.1\(1j\) | |
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) | =1.1\(3f\) | |
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) | =1.2\(2\) | |
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) | =1.2\(3\) | |
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) | =1.2.2 | |
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) | =1.2_base | |
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) | =1.3\(1\) | |
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) | =1.3\(2\) | |
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) | =1.3\(2f\) | |
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) | =2.0\(1\) | |
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) | =2.0_base |
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CVE-2017-6768 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized root-level access to the system.
To fix CVE-2017-6768, users should upgrade to the latest patched version of the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) software.
CVE-2017-6768 affects multiple versions of Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller, including 1.1(0.920a), 1.1(1j), and 2.0_base.
CVE-2017-6768 can be exploited by an authenticated local attacker who has access to the affected Cisco APIC devices.
Exploitation of CVE-2017-6768 can lead to escalated privileges, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.