CVE-2016-6413 describes a critical vulnerability in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) devices running version 1.3(2f), where a flaw in the installation procedure allows local users to gain root access due to mishandling of binary files. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a significant risk with local access, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.3\(2f\)CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_policy_infrastructure_controller:1.3\(2f\):*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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