Vulnerability identifier: #VU6974

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6692

CWE-ID: CWE-255

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Ultra Services Framework
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists in the Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager due to use of default and static password by user account. A remote attacker can use default credentials to log in to account and gain root privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full control over the affected operation system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Ultra Services Framework: All versions

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170607-usf6

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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.