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CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L/E:X/RL:X/RC:X
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A vulnerability in the Cisco Application Framework component of the Cisco IOx application environment could allow an authenticated, local attacker to overwrite arbitrary files in the virtual instance that is running on the affected device.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient path restriction enforcement. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by including a crafted file in an application package. An exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite files.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
This advisory is available at the following link:
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-caf-file-mVnPqKW9
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Vulnerable Products
At the time of publication, this vulnerability affected the following Cisco products if they were running a Cisco IOx Application Framework release earlier than Release 1.9.0:
- 800 Series Industrial Integrated Services Routers (Industrial ISRs)
- 800 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISRs)
- 1000 Series Connected Grid Routers (CGR1000) Compute Module
- IC3000 Industrial Compute Gateway
- Industrial Ethernet (IE) 4000 Series Switches
- IOS XE-based devices:
- 1000 Series ISRs
- 4000 Series ISRs
- ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers
- Catalyst 9x00 Series Switches
- Catalyst IE3400 Rugged Series Switches
- Embedded Services 3300 Series Switches
- IR510 WPAN Industrial Routers
See the Details section in the bug ID(s) at the top of this advisory for the most complete and current information.
Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
Only products listed in the Vulnerable Products section of this advisory are known to be affected by this vulnerability.
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There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
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When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to regularly consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the Cisco Security Advisories and Alerts page, to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution.
In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers.
Fixed Releases
At the time of publication, Cisco IOx Application Framework releases 1.9.0 and later contained the fix for this vulnerability.
See the Details section in the bug ID(s) at the top of this advisory for the most complete and current information.
The following table indicates the first fixed software release that supports Cisco IOx Application Framework Release 1.9.0 or later.
Cisco Platform Release That Introduced Support for Cisco IOx Application Framework Release 1.9.0 or Later 800 Series Industrial ISRs Cisco IOS Software Release 15.9(3)M 800 Series ISRs Not fixed; IOx has reached end of life on the Cisco 800 Series ISRs. CGR1000 Compute Module IOx image for CGR1000 Release 1.10.0.6 IC3000 Industrial Compute Gateway Industrial Compute Gateway Software Release 1.2.1 IE 4000 Series Switches Cisco IOS Software Release 15.2.(7a)E0b IOS XE devices: - 1000 Series ISRs
- 4000 Series ISRs
- ASR 1000 Series Aggregation Services Routers
- Catalyst 9x00 Series Switches
- Catalyst IE3400 Rugged Series Switches
- Embedded Services 3300 Series Switches
Cisco IOS XE Software Release 17.2(1) IR510 WPAN Industrial Routers IR510 Operating System Release 6.1.27
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The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.
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This vulnerability was found during internal security testing.
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To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.
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Show LessVersion Description Section Status Date 1.0 Initial public release. — Final 2020-JUN-03
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