CVE-2021-1612 Information

Description

A vulnerability in the Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software CLI could allow an authenticated local attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the local system. This vulnerability is due to improper access controls on files within the local file system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing a symbolic link in a specific location on the local file system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on an affected device.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Reference

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sd-wan-GjR5pGOm

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction Required

LOW

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

NONE

Availability Impact

HIGH

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

7.1