cisco-sa-20190417-air-ap-cmdinj: Cisco Aironet Series Access Points Command Injection Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Aironet Series Access Points (APs) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain access to the underlying Linux operating system (OS) without the proper authentication. The attacker would need valid administrator device credentials. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input for certain CLI commands. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to an affected device and submitting crafted input for a CLI command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain access to the underlying Linux OS without proper authentication. 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-20190417-air-ap-cmdinj
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What is the severity of cisco-sa-20190417-air-ap-cmdinj?
The severity of cisco-sa-20190417-air-ap-cmdinj is classified as high due to the potential for unauthorized access to the device's operating system.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20190417-air-ap-cmdinj?
To mitigate the cisco-sa-20190417-air-ap-cmdinj vulnerability, ensure your Cisco Aironet Access Points are updated to the latest firmware version provided by Cisco.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20190417-air-ap-cmdinj?
The cisco-sa-20190417-air-ap-cmdinj vulnerability affects all models of Cisco Aironet Series Access Points that utilize the susceptible CLI.
What type of attacker can exploit cisco-sa-20190417-air-ap-cmdinj?
An authenticated local attacker with valid administrator credentials can exploit the cisco-sa-20190417-air-ap-cmdinj vulnerability to access the underlying Linux operating system.
What are the consequences of not addressing cisco-sa-20190417-air-ap-cmdinj?
Failing to address cisco-sa-20190417-air-ap-cmdinj may result in a breach of the network where the Cisco Access Points are deployed, leading to unauthorized control and data compromise.