cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-coinj: Cisco SD-WAN Solution Command Injection Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jul 18 2018(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the command-line tcpdump utility in the Cisco SD-WAN Solution could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and submitting crafted input to the tcpdump utility. The attacker must be authenticated to access the tcpdump utility. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands with root privileges. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-coinj
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco SD-WAN firmware |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-coinj?
The severity of cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-coinj is classified as high due to the potential for arbitrary command execution with root privileges.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-coinj?
To fix cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-coinj, ensure you update the Cisco SD-WAN Solution to the latest version that contains the security patches.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-coinj?
The vulnerability affects authenticated users of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution who have access to the command-line tcpdump utility.
What are the potential exploits for cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-coinj?
An attacker could exploit cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-coinj to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges.
Is cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-coinj remotely exploitable?
No, cisco-sa-20180718-sdwan-coinj can only be exploited by an authenticated local attacker.
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