CVE-2017-6680 Path traversal in Cisco Ultra Services Framework

High 7.5 Published Updated

An unauthenticated remote attacker can create arbitrary directories on the system via the AutoVNF logging function.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-6680?

CVE-2017-6680 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Cisco Ultra Services Framework, published on 13 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in the AutoVNF logging function of Cisco Ultra Services Framework could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to create arbitrary directories on the affected system. More Information: CSCvc76652. Known Affected Releases: 21.0.0.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6680?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Ultra Services Framework.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6680?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6680 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2017-6680 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6680 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9376-q9f9-fr46.

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