7.2
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9197

First published: Fri Apr 07 2017(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the CLI command parser of the Cisco Mobility Express 2800 and 3800 Series Wireless LAN Controllers could allow an authenticated, local attacker to obtain access to the underlying operating system shell with root-level privileges. More Information: CSCvb70351. Known Affected Releases: 8.3(102.0).

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Mobility Services Engine 3310=8.3.102.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9197?

    CVE-2016-9197 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow authenticated users to gain root-level access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9197?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-9197, update the affected Cisco Mobility Services Engine to a version that has patched this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-9197?

    CVE-2016-9197 affects authenticated local users of the Cisco Mobility Express 2800 and 3800 Series Wireless LAN Controllers.

  • What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2016-9197?

    Exploiting CVE-2016-9197 could lead to unauthorized access to the operating system shell with root-level privileges.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-9197?

    There is no official workaround for CVE-2016-9197 besides applying the latest security updates provided by Cisco.

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