cisco-sa-20180207-asr: Cisco StarOS for Cisco ASR 5000 Series Aggregation Services Routers File Overwrite Vulnerability
Published Feb 7, 2018
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Affected Software
2 affected components
Cisco StarOS
Cisco ASR 5000 Series Aggregation Services Routers
Event History
Feb 7, 2018
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20180207-asr?
The severity of cisco-sa-20180207-asr is medium, rated at 4.4.
2
How do I fix cisco-sa-20180207-asr?
To fix cisco-sa-20180207-asr, apply the latest firmware update for Cisco StarOS on affected ASR 5000 Series Routers.
3
What type of vulnerability is cisco-sa-20180207-asr?
cisco-sa-20180207-asr is a file overwrite vulnerability due to improper input validation.
4
What affected software is associated with cisco-sa-20180207-asr?
The affected software associated with cisco-sa-20180207-asr is Cisco StarOS running on Cisco ASR 5000 Series Aggregation Services Routers.
5
What could happen if cisco-sa-20180207-asr is exploited?
If cisco-sa-20180207-asr is exploited, it could allow attackers to overwrite files on the affected routers, potentially leading to unauthorized access or disruption of service.