CVE-2021-1145: Cisco StarOS for Cisco ASR 5000 Series Routers Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability

Published Jan 13, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Secure FTP (SFTP) of Cisco StarOS for Cisco ASR 5000 Series Routers could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to read arbitrary files on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need to have valid credentials on the affected device. The vulnerability is due to insecure handling of symbolic links. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted SFTP command to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read arbitrary files on the affected device.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Cisco StarOS<21.19.7
Cisco ASR 5000
Cisco ASR 5500
Cisco Asr 5700

Event History

Jan 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-1145?

CVE-2021-1145 is a vulnerability in the Secure FTP (SFTP) of Cisco StarOS for Cisco ASR 5000 Series Routers that allows an authenticated, remote attacker to read arbitrary files on an affected device.

2

How does the CVE-2021-1145 vulnerability affect Cisco StarOS?

The CVE-2021-1145 vulnerability affects Cisco StarOS by allowing an authenticated, remote attacker to read arbitrary files on an affected device.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1145?

The severity of CVE-2021-1145 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1145?

To exploit CVE-2021-1145, the attacker would need to have valid credentials on the affected device.

5

Is the Cisco ASR 5000 Series vulnerable to CVE-2021-1145?

No, the Cisco ASR 5000 Series is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-1145.

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