First published: Thu Sep 07 2017(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the USB-modem code of Cisco IOS XE Software running on Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Routers could allow an authenticated, local attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the underlying operating system of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper input validation of the platform usb modem command in the CLI of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modifying the platform usb modem command in the CLI of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the underlying operating system of an affected device. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf10783.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Cisco IOS XE | ||
Cisco ASR 920-10SZ-PD | ||
Cisco ASR 920-12CZ-A | ||
Cisco ASR 920 Series | ||
Cisco ASR 920 | ||
Cisco ASR 920 Series | ||
Cisco ASR 920-24TZ-M | ||
Cisco ASR 920-4SZ-D | ||
Cisco ASR-920-12CZ-D | ||
Cisco ASR 920-4SZ-A |
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CVE-2017-6795 has been assigned a medium severity rating.
To fix CVE-2017-6795, upgrade to the patched version of Cisco IOS XE that resolves this vulnerability.
CVE-2017-6795 affects Cisco ASR 920 Series Aggregation Services Routers running Cisco IOS XE Software.
CVE-2017-6795 allows an authenticated, local attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the affected device's operating system.
CVE-2017-6795 is a local vulnerability that requires physical access to the affected device.