CVE-2017-6650

7.8 HIGH
Published: May 22, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98528
Source: psirt@cisco.com
Third Party Advisory Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98528
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038518
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.9%
55th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

cisco