CVE-2014-7994: Input Validation

Published Dec 24, 2014
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Updated

Cisco-Meraki MS, MR, and MX devices with firmware before 2014-09-24 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging knowledge of a cross-device secret and a per-device secret, and sending a request to an unspecified HTTP handler on the local network, aka Cisco-Meraki defect ID 00301991.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Cisco Meraki Mr Firmware<=2014-09-24
Cisco Meraki MR
Cisco Meraki MX Firmware<=2014-09-24
Cisco Meraki MX
Cisco Meraki Ms Firmware<=2014-09-24
Cisco Meraki MS

Event History

Dec 24, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-7994?

CVE-2014-7994 is classified with a high severity due to the potential for remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-7994?

To fix CVE-2014-7994, update the firmware of affected Cisco Meraki devices to the version released after September 24, 2014.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2014-7994?

CVE-2014-7994 affects Cisco Meraki MS, MR, and MX devices with firmware versions prior to 2014-09-24.

4

Can CVE-2014-7994 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-7994 can be exploited remotely if the attacker is on the local network.

5

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2014-7994?

CVE-2014-7994 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the vulnerable Cisco Meraki devices.

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