CVE-2017-6598 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2017-6598, a privilege escalation vulnerability in Cisco UCS Manager, Firepower 4100 Series NGFW, and Firepower 9300 Security Appliance, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
A vulnerability in the debug plug-in functionality of Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco Firepower 4100 Series NGFW, and Cisco Firepower 9300 Security Appliance could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands, leading to Privilege Escalation.
Understanding CVE-2017-6598
This CVE involves a privilege escalation vulnerability in Cisco products that could be exploited by authenticated local attackers.
What is CVE-2017-6598?
The debug plug-in functionality in Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco Firepower 4100 Series NGFW, and Cisco Firepower 9300 Security Appliance has a vulnerability that enables authenticated local attackers to run arbitrary commands, potentially escalating their privileges.
The Impact of CVE-2017-6598
The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers with local access to execute unauthorized commands, posing a significant security risk to affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-6598
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in the debug plug-in functionality of Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco Firepower 4100 Series NGFW, and Cisco Firepower 9300 Security Appliance allows authenticated local attackers to execute arbitrary commands, known as Privilege Escalation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Products: Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco Firepower 4100 Series NGFW, and Cisco Firepower 9300 Security Appliance
- Affected Versions: 2.0(1.68) and 3.1(1k)A
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability could be exploited by authenticated local attackers to run arbitrary commands, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-6598 is crucial to maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the fixed releases: 92.2(1.105), 92.1(1.1733), and 2.1(1.69)
- Monitor for any unauthorized access or suspicious activities
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Cisco products to prevent vulnerabilities
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms and access controls
Patching and Updates
- Ensure all affected systems are updated with the fixed releases provided by Cisco