Cisco Security Agent "st_upload" Remote File Creation Vulnerability
RISK: Medium Risk
TYPE: Security software and application - Security Software & Appliance
A vulnerability has been identified in Cisco Security Agent, which could be exploited by remote attackers to take complete control of a vulnerable system. This issue is caused by an input validation error in the "webagent.exe" component when processing "st_upload" POST requests, which could be exploited by remote unauthenticated attackers to create a malicious file on an affected web server and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Cisco Security Agent version 5.1
- Cisco Security Agent version 5.2
- Cisco Security Agent version 6.0
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Upgrade to Cisco Security Agent version 6.0.2.145 :
http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/go/Redirect.x?mdfid=278065206
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