CVE-2011-2547: Critical severity cisco software vulnerability

Published Jul 28, 2011
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Updated

The web-based management interface on Cisco SA 500 series security appliances with software before 2.1.19 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via crafted parameters to web forms, aka Bug ID CSCtq65681.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Cisco Sa500 Software<=2.1.18
Cisco Sa500 Software=1.0.14
Cisco Sa500 Software=1.0.15
Cisco Sa500 Software=1.0.17
Cisco Sa500 Software=1.0.39
Cisco Sa500 Software=1.1.21
Cisco Sa500 Software=1.1.42
Cisco Sa500 Software=1.1.65
Cisco Sa520
Cisco Sa520w
Cisco Sa540

Event History

Jul 28, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
10:55 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2547?

CVE-2011-2547 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote command execution by authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-2547?

To fix CVE-2011-2547, update your Cisco SA 500 series security appliance to software version 2.1.19 or later.

3

Which Cisco devices are affected by CVE-2011-2547?

CVE-2011-2547 affects Cisco SA 500 series security appliances running software versions prior to 2.1.19.

4

Can CVE-2011-2547 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

No, CVE-2011-2547 requires remote authenticated users to exploit the vulnerability.

5

What types of actions can be performed due to CVE-2011-2547?

Due to CVE-2011-2547, crafted parameters to web forms can allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected appliance.

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