CVE-2015-0667: Medium severity Cisco Content Services Switch 11500 Firmware vulnerability

Published Mar 18, 2015
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Updated

The Management Interface on Cisco Content Services Switch (CSS) 11500 devices 8.20.4.02 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions on local-network device access via crafted SSH packets, aka Bug ID CSCut14855.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Content Services Switch 11500 Firmware<=8.20.4.02
Cisco Content Services Switch 11500

Event History

Mar 18, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0667?

CVE-2015-0667 is rated as important due to the potential for remote attackers to bypass restrictions on local-network device access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-0667?

To fix CVE-2015-0667, upgrade the Cisco Content Services Switch 11500 to firmware version 8.20.4.03 or later.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2015-0667?

CVE-2015-0667 affects Cisco Content Services Switch 11500 devices running firmware version 8.20.4.02 and earlier.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2015-0667?

CVE-2015-0667 allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized access through crafted SSH packets.

5

What is the workaround for CVE-2015-0667 if I cannot upgrade immediately?

Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2015-0667 is to limit SSH access to trusted sources until the firmware can be upgraded.

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