Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in Java deserialization used by Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS) prior to release 5.8 patch 9 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insecure deserialization of user-supplied content by the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted serialized Java object. An exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device with root privileges. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh25988.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Secure Access Control System | 5.2\(0.3\) |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103328Third Party AdvisoryVDB EntryBroken Link
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040463Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103328Third Party AdvisoryVDB EntryBroken Link
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040463Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-0147?
CVE-2018-0147 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A vulnerability in Java deserialization used by Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS) prior to release 5.8 patch 9 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on a...
How severe is CVE-2018-0147?
CVE-2018-0147 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-0147?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Secure Access Control System.