CVE-2017-6768
HighSummary
A vulnerability in the build procedure for certain executable system files on Cisco APIC devices could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain root-level privileges. The issue arises from the use of relative search paths for libraries without proper validation.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with valid credentials could exploit this vulnerability to load a malicious library, allowing privilege escalation and full control over the device. This poses a significant security risk to the infrastructure.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update devices to the latest software version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring access logs for unauthorized login attempts is advised.
Other vulnerabilities in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC)
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A vulnerability in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) allows an authenticated, remote attacker to gain higher privileges than those assigned to their account. The attacker is granted the privileges of the last user to log in, regardless of whether those privileges are higher or lower.
- CVE-2016-1420High
The installation component on Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) devices with software before 1.3(2f) mishandles binary files, allowing local users to obtain root access via unspecified vectors.
Original NVD description (English source)
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).