Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the Telnet CLI command of Cisco NX-OS System Software 7.1 through 7.3 running on Cisco Nexus Series Switches could allow an authenticated, local attacker to perform a command injection attack. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of command arguments. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting crafted command arguments into the Telnet CLI command. An exploit could allow the attacker to read or write arbitrary files at the user's privilege level outside of the user's path. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb86771.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Nx-Os | 7.1\(1\)n1\(1\) |
| Cisco | Nexus 5548Up | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 5596T | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 5596Up | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 56128P | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 5624Q | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 5648Q | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 5672Up | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 5672Up-16G | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 5696Q | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98528Third Party AdvisoryVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038518
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98528Third Party AdvisoryVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038518
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6650?
CVE-2017-6650 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the Telnet CLI command of Cisco NX-OS System Software 7.1 through 7.3 running on Cisco Nexus Series Switches could allow an authenticated, local attacker to perform a command inject...
How severe is CVE-2017-6650?
CVE-2017-6650 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6650?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Nx-Os, Cisco Nexus 5548Up, Cisco Nexus 5596T, Cisco Nexus 5596Up, Cisco Nexus 56128P.