CVE-2018-0345 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in the configuration and management database of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the vmanage user in the configuration management system of the affected software.

Understanding CVE-2018-0345

This CVE entry describes a security flaw in the Cisco SD-WAN Solution that could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute unauthorized commands.

What is CVE-2018-0345?

The vulnerability in the Cisco SD-WAN Solution allows a remote attacker with authenticated access to execute arbitrary commands using the vmanage user's privileges within the software's configuration management system. The flaw arises from inadequate validation of command arguments passed to the configuration and management database.

The Impact of CVE-2018-0345

If successfully exploited, the attacker can run arbitrary commands with the vmanage user's privileges in the affected software's configuration management system. This could lead to unauthorized access and potential compromise of the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-0345

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of command arguments in the configuration and management database of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution, allowing attackers to execute malicious commands.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following Cisco products are affected if they are running a version of the Cisco SD-WAN Solution that predates Release 18.3.0:

vBond Orchestrator Software
vManage Network Management Software
vSmart Controller Software

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can create custom functions with malicious code executed as the vmanage user within the configuration management system to exploit this vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-0345 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Cisco SD-WAN Solution to Release 18.3.0 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities that could indicate exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
Regularly audit and review configurations to identify and address security gaps.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Cisco to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.