CVE-2018-15380: Cisco HyperFlex Software Command Injection Vulnerability
First published: Wed Feb 20 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the cluster service manager of Cisco HyperFlex Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to execute commands as the root user. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the cluster service manager and injecting commands into the bound process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to run commands on the affected host as the root user. This vulnerability affects Cisco HyperFlex Software releases prior to 3.5(2a).
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform | =3.0\(1a\) | |
| Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform | =3.5\(1a\) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-15380?
CVE-2018-15380 is a vulnerability in the cluster service manager of Cisco HyperFlex Software that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands as the root user.
How does CVE-2018-15380 occur?
CVE-2018-15380 occurs due to insufficient input validation in the cluster service manager of Cisco HyperFlex Software.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-15380?
CVE-2018-15380 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.
Which versions of Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform are affected by CVE-2018-15380?
CVE-2018-15380 affects Cisco HyperFlex HX Data Platform versions 3.0(1a) and 3.5(1a).
How can CVE-2018-15380 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2018-15380, users should apply the necessary updates or patches provided by Cisco.
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