CVE-2021-1539: Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software Authorization Bypass Vulnerabilities

Published Jun 4, 2021
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Updated

Multiple vulnerabilities in the authorization process of Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software (StarOS) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass authorization and execute a subset of CLI commands on an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Cisco StarOS<21.16.9
Cisco StarOS>=21.17.0<21.17.10
Cisco StarOS>=21.18.0<21.18.16
Cisco StarOS>=21.19.0<21.19.11
Cisco StarOS>=21.19.n<21.19.n7
Cisco StarOS>=21.20.0<21.20.8
Cisco ASR 5000
Cisco ASR 5500
Cisco Asr 5700
Cisco Virtualized Packet Core

Event History

Jun 4, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-1539?

CVE-2021-1539 is a vulnerability in the authorization process of Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software (StarOS) that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass authorization and execute a subset of CLI commands on an affected device.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1539?

CVE-2021-1539 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).

3

How does CVE-2021-1539 affect Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software (StarOS)?

CVE-2021-1539 affects Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software (StarOS) versions 21.16.9 to 21.20.8.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-1539?

An authenticated, remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-1539 by bypassing authorization and executing a subset of CLI commands on an affected device.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-1539?

Yes, Cisco has released software updates to address CVE-2021-1539. It is recommended to update to the latest available version.

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