cisco-sa-CIMC-CIV-pKDBe9x5: Cisco Integrated Management Controller Command Injection Vulnerability

Published Nov 4, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the web UI of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject arbitrary code and execute arbitrary commands at the underlying operating system level. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted commands to the web-based management interface of the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to inject and execute arbitrary commands at the underlying operating system level. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. 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-CIMC-CIV-pKDBe9x5

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Integrated Management Controller

Event History

Nov 4, 2020
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-CIMC-CIV-pKDBe9x5?

The severity of cisco-sa-CIMC-CIV-pKDBe9x5 is classified as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-CIMC-CIV-pKDBe9x5?

To fix cisco-sa-CIMC-CIV-pKDBe9x5, update your Cisco Integrated Management Controller to the latest patched version.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-CIMC-CIV-pKDBe9x5?

Organizations using vulnerable versions of the Cisco Integrated Management Controller are at risk due to cisco-sa-CIMC-CIV-pKDBe9x5.

4

What are the implications of cisco-sa-CIMC-CIV-pKDBe9x5?

The implications of cisco-sa-CIMC-CIV-pKDBe9x5 include unauthorized access and control over the underlying operating system.

5

How can an attacker exploit cisco-sa-CIMC-CIV-pKDBe9x5?

An attacker can exploit cisco-sa-CIMC-CIV-pKDBe9x5 by injecting arbitrary commands through the insufficiently validated web UI.

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