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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2015.1504
Cisco Edge 340 Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
10 June 2015
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Cisco Edge 340
Publisher: Cisco Systems
Operating System: Cisco
Impact/Access: Root Compromise -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2015-0767
Original Bulletin:
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39187
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Vulnerability Alert
Cisco Edge 340 Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Threat Type: CWE-264: Permissions, Privileges, and Access Control
IntelliShield ID: 39187
Version: 1
First Published: 2015 June 05 00:35 GMT
Last Published: 2015 June 05 00:35 GMT
Port: Not available
CVE: CVE-2015-0767
Urgency: Unlikely Use
Credibility: Confirmed
Severity: Moderate Damage
CVSS Base: 6.8
CVSS Temporal: 5.3
Version Summary: Cisco Edge 340 devices contain a vulnerability that could
allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges. Updates
are available.
Description
A vulnerability in the system configuration of Cisco Edge 340 could allow an
authenticated, local attacker to run arbitrary programs with elevated
privileges.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient access control protections. An
attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the system and
executing commands that could lead to elevated privileges. An exploit could
allow the attacker to execute commands as the root system user.
Cisco has confirmed the vulnerability and released software updates.
Warning Indicators
Cisco Edge 300 Series versions 1.0 and 1.1 are affected.
IntelliShield Analysis
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must authenticate and have local
access to the targeted device. This access requirement decreases the
likelihood of a successful exploit.
Vendor Announcements
Cisco has released bug ID CSCur18132 for registered users, which contains
additional details and an up-to-date list of affected product versions.
Impact
An authenticated, local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute
arbitrary commands as the root system user. A successful exploit could result
in a complete system compromise.
Technical Information
The vulnerability is due to insufficient access control protections
implemented on an affected device.
An authenticated, local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging
in to the system and executing commands that could lead to elevated
privileges. An exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands as the
root system user, which could result in a complete system compromise.
Safeguards
Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate updates.
Administrators are advised to allow only trusted users to access local
systems.
Administrators are advised to allow only privileged users to access
administration or management systems.
Administrators are advised to monitor affected systems.
Patches/Software
Cisco customers with active contracts can obtain updates through the Software
Center at the following link: Cisco. Cisco customers without contracts can
obtain upgrades by contacting the Cisco Technical Assistance Center at
1-800-553-2447 or 1-408-526-7209 or via email at tac@cisco.com.
Alert History
Initial Release
Product Sets
The security vulnerability applies to the following combinations of products.
Primary Products:
Cisco Cisco Edge 300 Series 1.0 .0 | 1.1 .0
Associated Products:
N/A
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