VAR-200508-0064
Vulnerability from variot - Updated: 2025-04-03 22:39Unspecified vulnerability in the command line processing (CLI) logic in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 5.0(1) and 5.0(2) allows local users with OPERATOR or VIEWER privileges to gain additional privileges via unknown vectors. Cisco IPS is susceptible to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. This issue is due to a flaw in the logic of the command line interface (CLI). These privileges are non-privileged accounts designated for monitoring and troubleshooting of IPS devices. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers may gain full administrative privileges on affected devices. This allows them to bypass the network security features of the device, aiding them in further attacks. Arbitrary code execution and denial of network services is also possible.
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TITLE: Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Privilege Escalation
SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA16545
VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/16545/
CRITICAL: Less critical
IMPACT: Privilege escalation
WHERE: Local system
OPERATING SYSTEM: Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) 5.x http://secunia.com/product/5600/
DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges.
The vulnerability affects versions 5.0(1) and 5.0(2). Versions 4.x and prior are not vulnerable.
SOLUTION: Update to version 5.0(3). http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/ips5
PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Reported by vendor.
ORIGINAL ADVISORY: Cisco: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20050824-ips.shtml
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