RCE in Cisco Enterprise Nfv Infrastructure Software
CVE-2018-0279
A vulnerability in the Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) server of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access the shell of the underlying Linux operating system on the affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper input validation of command arguments. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using crafted arguments when opening a connection to the affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to gain shell access with a non-root user account to the underlying Linux operating system on the affected device. Due to the system design, access to the Linux shell could allow execution of additional attacks that may have a significant impact on the affected system. This vulnerability affects Cisco devices that are running release 3.7.1, 3.6.3, or earlier releases of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) when access to the SCP server is allowed on the affected device. Cisco NFVIS Releases 3.5.x and 3.6.x do allow access to the SCP server by default, while Cisco NFVIS Release 3.7.1 does not. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvh25026.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.045 (90.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Cisco Enterprise_nfv_infrastructure_software — versions 3.7.1
- N/a Cisco Enterprise Nfv Infrastructure Software — versions Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@cisco.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- psirt@cisco.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-0279?
- CVE-2018-0279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Enterprise Nfv Infrastructure Software, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-05-17.
- How severe is CVE-2018-0279?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2018-0279 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.