CVE-2017-6690

Name: CVE-2017-6690
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-13T06:29:01.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6690 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the file check operation of Cisco ASR 5000 Series Aggregated Services Routers running the Cisco StarOS operating system could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to overwrite or modify arbitrary files on an affected system. More Information: CSCvd73726. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the file check operation of Cisco ASR 5000 Series Aggregated Services Routers running the Cisco StarOS operating system could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to overwrite or modify arbitrary files on an affected system. More Information: CSCvd73726. Known Affected Releases: 21.0.v0.65839 21.3.M0.67005. Known Fixed Releases: 21.4.A0.67087 21.4.A0.67079 21.4.A0.67013 21.3.M0.67084 21.3.M0.67077 21.3.M0.66994 21.3.J0.66993 21.1.v0.67082 21.1.V0.67083.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.28%

66.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Asr 5000 Software	21.0.v0.65839
Cisco	Asr 5000 Software	21.3.m0.67005

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98998Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038634
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170607-starosVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98998Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038634
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170607-starosVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6690?

How severe is CVE-2017-6690?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6690 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6690?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST