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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.106924
Category:CISCO
Title:Cisco FireSIGHT System Software Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Summary:A vulnerability in the backup and restore functionality of Cisco FireSIGHT; System Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code on a targeted system.
Description:Summary:
A vulnerability in the backup and restore functionality of Cisco FireSIGHT
System Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code on a targeted system.

Vulnerability Insight:
The vulnerability is due to improper handling of modified backup
configuration files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modifying certain components within the
backup system files.

Vulnerability Impact:
An exploit could allow the attacker to run arbitrary code as a root user on
the affected appliance.

Solution:
See the referenced vendor advisory for a solution.

CVSS Score:
7.2

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

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2017-6735
BugTraq ID: 99460
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99460
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038826
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