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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2017.1568 Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in Cisco IOS XR Software 22 June 2017 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: Cisco IOS XR Publisher: Cisco Systems Operating System: Cisco Impact/Access: Root Compromise -- Existing Account Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2017-6719 CVE-2017-6718 Original Bulletin: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170621-ios https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170621-ios1 Comment: This bulletin contains two (2) Cisco Systems security advisories. - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- Cisco Security Advisory Cisco IOS XR Software Local Command Injection Vulnerability Medium Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20170621-ios First Published: 2017 June 21 16:00 GMT Version 1.0: Final Workarounds: No workarounds available Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb99406 CVE-2017-6719 CWE-20 CVSS Score: Base 6.7, Temporal 6.7 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:X/RL:X/RC:X CVE-2017-6719 CWE-20 Summary A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the host operating system with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted input to a command in a specific group. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system with root privileges. 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-20170621-ios Affected Products Vulnerable Products This vulnerability affects Cisco IOS XR Software. For information about affected software 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 software 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. Cisco Security Vulnerability Policy To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco. Subscribe to Cisco Security Notifications Subscribe URL https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170621-ios Revision History Version Description Section Status Date 1.0 Initial public release. Final 2017-June-21 Legal Disclaimer THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND DOES NOT IMPLY ANY KIND OF GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. YOUR USE OF THE INFORMATION ON THE DOCUMENT OR MATERIALS LINKED FROM THE DOCUMENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. CISCO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR UPDATE THIS DOCUMENT AT ANY TIME. A standalone copy or paraphrase of the text of this document that omits the distribution URL is an uncontrolled copy and may lack important information or contain factual errors. The information in this document is intended for end users of Cisco products. Cisco Security Vulnerability Policy To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco. Subscribe to Cisco Security Notifications Subscribe - --- Cisco Security Advisory Cisco IOS XR Software Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Medium Advisory ID: cisco-sa-20170621-ios1 First Published: 2017 June 21 16:00 GMT Version 1.0: Final Workarounds: No workarounds available Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb99384 CVE-2017-6718 CWE-20 CVSS Score: Base 6.7, Temporal 6.7 CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:X/RL:X/RC:X CVE-2017-6718 CWE-20 Summary A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to the root level. The vulnerability is due to incorrect permission settings on binary files in the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted commands to the affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite binaries on the filesystem and elevate privileges to root. 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-20170621-ios1 Affected Products Vulnerable Products This vulnerability affects Cisco IOS XR Software. For information about affected software 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 software 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. Cisco Security Vulnerability Policy To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco. Subscribe to Cisco Security Notifications Subscribe URL https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170621-ios1 Revision History Version Description Section Status Date 1.0 Initial public release. Final 2017-June-21 Legal Disclaimer THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND DOES NOT IMPLY ANY KIND OF GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. YOUR USE OF THE INFORMATION ON THE DOCUMENT OR MATERIALS LINKED FROM THE DOCUMENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. CISCO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR UPDATE THIS DOCUMENT AT ANY TIME. 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