CVE-2019-1794 (GCVE-0-2019-1794)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2019-04-18 00:35 – Updated: 2024-11-21 19:38
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Cisco Directory Connector Search Order Hijacking Vulnerability
Summary
A vulnerability in the search path processing of Cisco Directory Connector could allow an authenticated, local attacker to load a binary of their choosing. The vulnerability is due to uncontrolled search path elements. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing a binary of their choosing earlier in the search path utilized by Cisco Directory Connector to locate and load required resources.
Severity
5.1 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-11-21 18:59 UTC
CWE
Assigner
cisco
CNA
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/C… | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_CISCO |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108032 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Cisco Directory Connector |
Affected:
2.2
|
Date Public
2019-04-17 00:00
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