CVE-2021-40127: Cisco Small Business 200, 300, and 500 Series Switches Web-Based Management Interface Denial of Service Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business 200 Series Smart Switches, Cisco Small Business 300 Series Managed Switches, and Cisco Small Business 500 Series Stackable Managed Switches could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to render the web-based management interface unusable, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of HTTP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a permanent invalid redirect for requests sent to the web-based management interface of the device, resulting in a DoS condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40127?
The severity of CVE-2021-40127 is rated as medium, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40127?
To fix CVE-2021-40127, it is recommended to apply the latest firmware updates provided by Cisco for affected devices.
Which Cisco devices are affected by CVE-2021-40127?
CVE-2021-40127 affects Cisco Small Business 200, 300, and 500 Series switches.
What type of attack does CVE-2021-40127 allow?
CVE-2021-40127 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to launch a denial of service attack via the web-based management interface.
Are all versions of affected Cisco switches vulnerable to CVE-2021-40127?
Not all versions of affected Cisco switches are vulnerable; it primarily affects those running specific firmware versions.