7.7
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-7999

First published: Wed Dec 24 2014(Updated: )

Cisco-Meraki MS, MR, and MX devices with firmware before 2014-09-24 allow remote authenticated users to install arbitrary firmware by leveraging unspecified HTTP handler access on the local network, aka Cisco-Meraki defect ID 00478565.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Meraki Mr Firmware<=2014-09-24
Cisco Meraki MR
Cisco Meraki Ms Firmware<=2014-09-24
Cisco Meraki Ms
Cisco Meraki MX Firmware<=2014-09-24
Cisco Meraki MX

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-7999?

    CVE-2014-7999 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote authenticated users to install arbitrary firmware.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-7999?

    To mitigate CVE-2014-7999, upgrade your Cisco Meraki MS, MR, and MX devices to firmware version 2014-09-24 or later.

  • Which Cisco Meraki devices are affected by CVE-2014-7999?

    CVE-2014-7999 affects Cisco Meraki MS, MR, and MX devices running firmware versions prior to 2014-09-24.

  • Can unauthorized users exploit CVE-2014-7999?

    CVE-2014-7999 requires authenticated access to remote users, meaning unauthorized users cannot exploit this vulnerability without legitimate credentials.

  • What could happen if CVE-2014-7999 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2014-7999 could allow an authenticated attacker to install malicious firmware on affected devices, potentially compromising network integrity.

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