CVE-2016-6413
published 2016-09-24CVE-2016-6413: The installation procedure on Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) devices 1.3(2f) mishandles binary files, which allows local users to…
PriorityP335high7.8CVSS 3.0
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.33%
25.1th percentile
The installation procedure on Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) devices 1.3(2f) mishandles binary files, which allows local users to obtain root access via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCva50496.
Affected
2 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| cisco | application_policy_infrastructure_controller | — | — |
| cisco | application_policy_infrastructure_controller_binary | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.07.8HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.06.8MEDIUMAV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
vendor_cisco6.8MEDIUM
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Cisco
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Binary Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
vendor_cisco·2016-09-21·CVSS 6.8
CVE-2016-6413 [MEDIUM] CWE-264 Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Binary Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Binary Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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.
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. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root-level privileges and take full control of the device.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. Workarounds that address this vulnerability are not available.
This advisory is
Cisco
Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Binary Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
vendor_cisco
CVE-2016-6413 Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Binary Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2016-6413: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Binary Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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. 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. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root -level privileges and take full control of the device. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability.
CWE: CWE-264, CWE-264
Bug IDs: CSCva50496
GHSA
GHSA-pp32-w8f4-9cw6: The installation procedure on Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) devices 1
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-17
CVE-2016-6413 [HIGH] GHSA-pp32-w8f4-9cw6: The installation procedure on Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) devices 1
The installation procedure on Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) devices 1.3(2f) mishandles binary files, which allows local users to obtain root access via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCva50496.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2016-09-24
Published