Prime Network
CVE-2017-6732
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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1DescriptionCVE.org
A vulnerability in the installation procedure for Cisco Prime Network Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privileges to root privileges. More Information: CSCvd47343. Known Affected Releases: 4.2(2.1)PP1 4.2(3.0)PP6 4.3(0.0)PP4 4.3(1.0)PP2. Known Fixed Releases: 4.3(2).
AnalysisAI
A vulnerability in the installation procedure for Cisco Prime Network Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privileges to root privileges. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.7), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. A vulnerability in the installation procedure for Cisco Prime Network Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privileges to root privileges. More Information: CSCvd47343. Known Affected Releases: 4.2(2.1)PP1 4.2(3.0)PP6 4.3(0.0)PP4 4.3(1.0)PP2. Known Fixed Releases: 4.3(2). Affected products include: Cisco Prime Network.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.
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