CVE-2016-9196
6.7
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 0.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD
Description
A vulnerability in login authentication management in Cisco Aironet 1800, 2800, and 3800 Series Access Point platforms could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain unrestricted root access to the underlying Linux operating system. The root Linux shell is provided for advanced troubleshooting and should not be available to individual users, even those with root privileges. The attacker must have the root password to exploit this vulnerability. More Information: CSCvb13893. Known Affected Releases: 8.2(121.0) 8.3(102.0). Known Fixed Releases: 8.4(1.53) 8.4(1.52) 8.3(111.0) 8.3(104.23) 8.2(130.0) 8.2(124.1).
Affected (7)
Products: Cisco: Aironet Access Point
Configuration A
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Version 8.1(112.3) |
| Running on/with | Platform Versions |
|---|---|
Cisco Aironet 1800 | All versions |
Cisco Aironet 2800e | All versions |
Cisco Aironet 2800i | All versions |
Cisco Aironet 3800e | All versions |
Cisco Aironet 3800i | All versions |
Cisco Aironet 3800p | All versions |
Related CWEs
References (6)
Source: psirt@cisco.com
Source: psirt@cisco.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
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