cisco-sa-20190206-aas-creds: Cisco Aironet Active Sensor Static Credentials Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the default configuration of the Cisco Aironet Active Sensor could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to restart the sensor. The vulnerability is due to a default local account with a static password. The account has privileges only to reboot the device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by guessing the account name and password to access the CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to reboot the device repeatedly, creating a denial of service (DoS) condition. It is not possible to change the configuration or view sensitive data with this account. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190206-aas-creds
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20190206-aas-creds?
The severity of cisco-sa-20190206-aas-creds is classified as medium due to the potential for unauthorized restart of devices.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20190206-aas-creds?
To fix cisco-sa-20190206-aas-creds, change the default static password of the local account on the Cisco Aironet Active Sensor.
What devices are affected by cisco-sa-20190206-aas-creds?
The devices affected by cisco-sa-20190206-aas-creds are the Cisco Aironet Active Sensors.
Can exploitation of cisco-sa-20190206-aas-creds lead to further attacks?
Exploitation of cisco-sa-20190206-aas-creds may lead to denial of service due to unauthorized restarts but does not provide access to other system functionalities.
Is user authentication required to exploit cisco-sa-20190206-aas-creds?
No, user authentication is not required to exploit cisco-sa-20190206-aas-creds as it allows unauthenticated attackers to restart the sensor.