CVE-2021-1381: Cisco IOS XE Software Active Debug Code Vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker with high privileges or an unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the device to open a debugging console. The vulnerability is due to insufficient command authorization restrictions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running commands on the hardware platform to open a debugging console. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access a debugging console.

Affected Software

36 affected components
Cisco IOS XE=16.11.1
Cisco IOS XE=16.11.1a
Cisco IOS XE=16.11.1b
Cisco IOS XE=16.11.1c
Cisco IOS XE=16.11.1s
Cisco IOS XE=16.11.2
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1a
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1c
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1s
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1t
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1w
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1x
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1y
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1z
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.1za
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.2
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.2a
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.2s
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.2t
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.3
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.3a
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.3s
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.4
Cisco IOS XE=16.12.4a
Cisco IOS XE=17.1.1
Cisco IOS XE=17.1.1a
Cisco IOS XE=17.1.1s
Cisco IOS XE=17.1.1t
Cisco IOS XE=17.1.2
Cisco IOS XE=17.2.1
Cisco IOS XE=17.2.1a
Cisco IOS XE=17.2.1r
Cisco IOS XE=17.2.1v
Cisco IOS XE=17.2.2
Cisco IOS XE=17.2.3

Event History

Mar 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1381?

The severity of CVE-2021-1381 is rated as high due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive debugging information.

2

What kind of access is required to exploit CVE-2021-1381?

CVE-2021-1381 can be exploited by an authenticated attacker with high privileges or an unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the device.

3

How do I fix CVE-2021-1381?

To remediate CVE-2021-1381, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Cisco for their affected IOS XE software versions.

4

Which Cisco IOS XE software versions are affected by CVE-2021-1381?

CVE-2021-1381 affects multiple versions of Cisco IOS XE, including 16.11.1 and 17.2.3 among others.

5

What are the potential implications of CVE-2021-1381?

The implications of CVE-2021-1381 include unauthorized access to a debugging console, which could lead to further exploitation of the device.

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