Vulnerability identifier: #VU14654

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0432

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco SD-WAN
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges.

The vulnerability exists in the error reporting feature of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution due to improper validation of certain parameters included within the error reporting application configuration. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted command to the error reporting feature, gain root-level privileges and take full control of the device.

Mitigation
Update to version 18.3.0.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco SD-WAN: 18.2.0

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180905-sd-wan-escalation

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.