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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2017.1464 Cisco StarOS Arbitrary File Modification Vulnerability 12 June 2017 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: Cisco StarOS Publisher: Cisco Systems Operating System: Cisco Impact/Access: Modify Arbitrary Files -- Existing Account Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2017-6690 Original Bulletin: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170607-staros - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- Cisco Security Advisory Cisco StarOS Arbitrary File Modification Vulnerability Medium Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20170607-staros First Published: 2017 June 7 16:00 GMT Version 1.0: Final Workarounds: No workarounds available Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd73726 CVE-2017-6690 CWE-264 CVSS Score: Base 4.1, Temporal 4.1 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:X/RL:X/RC:X CVE-2017-6690 CWE-264 Summary A vulnerability in the file check operation of Cisco ASR 5000 Series Aggregated Services Routers running the Cisco StarOS operating system could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to overwrite or modify arbitrary files on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation by the affected operating system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted command-line requests to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite or modify arbitrary files on the affected system. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170607-staros Affected Products Vulnerable Products This vulnerability affects Cisco ASR 5000 Series Aggregated Services Routers running the Cisco StarOS operating system. For information about affected releases, consult the Cisco bug ID(s) at the top of this advisory. Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this vulnerability. Workarounds There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. Fixed Software For information about fixed releases, consult the Cisco bug ID(s) at the top of this advisory. When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to regularly consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the Cisco Security Advisories and Alerts page, to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution. In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers. Exploitation and Public Announcements The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory. 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