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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.106928
Category:CISCO
Title:Cisco IOS XR Software Incorrect Permissions Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (cisco-sa-20170705-ios)
Summary:A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow; an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code at the root privilege level on an; affected system.
Description:Summary:
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow
an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code at the root privilege level on an
affected system.

Vulnerability Insight:
The vulnerability is due to incorrect permissions that are
given to a set of users. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an
affected device and elevating their privileges via crafted input.

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

Solution:
See the referenced vendor advisory for a solution.

CVSS Score:
6.9

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

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2017-6728
BugTraq ID: 99464
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99464
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038821
CopyrightCopyright (C) 2017 Greenbone Networks GmbH

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