Vulnerability   
Search   
    Search 324607 CVE descriptions
and 145615 test descriptions,
access 10,000+ cross references.
Tests   CVE   All  

Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.106283
Category:CISCO
Title:Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Binary Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary:A vulnerability in the installation procedure for Cisco Application Policy;Infrastructure Controller (APIC) devices could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain root-level;privileges.
Description:Summary:
A vulnerability in the installation procedure for Cisco Application Policy
Infrastructure Controller (APIC) devices could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain root-level
privileges.

Vulnerability Insight:
The vulnerability is due to incorrect installation and permissions settings
for binary files when installing the system software on a device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability
by logging in to the device and escalating their privileges.

Vulnerability Impact:
A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root-level privileges
and take full control of the device.

Solution:
See the referenced vendor advisory for a solution.

CVSS Score:
6.8

CVSS Vector:
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-6413
Cisco Security Advisory: 20160921 Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Binary Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160921-apic
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036872
CopyrightCopyright (C) 2016 Greenbone AG

This is only one of 145615 vulnerability tests in our test suite. Find out more about running a complete security audit.

To run a free test of this vulnerability against your system, register below.




© 1998-2025 E-Soft Inc. All rights reserved.