CVE-2019-1648: Cisco SD-WAN Solution Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the user group configuration of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to a failure to properly validate certain parameters included within the group configuration. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by writing a crafted file to the directory where the user group configuration is located in the underlying operating system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root-level privileges and take full control of the device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-1648.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1648?
The severity of CVE-2019-1648 is high.
What is the affected software of CVE-2019-1648?
The affected software includes Cisco Vedge 100 Firmware, Cisco Vedge 1000 Firmware, Cisco Vedge 2000 Firmware, Cisco Vedge 5000 Firmware, Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco Vbond Orchestrator, Cisco Vmanage Network Management, and Cisco Vsmart Controller.
What does CVE-2019-1648 vulnerability allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2019-1648 allows an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges on an affected device.
How can I fix the CVE-2019-1648 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2019-1648 vulnerability, Cisco has released software updates. Please refer to the Cisco Security Advisory for more information.