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CVE-2007-2586

9.3 · HIGH

The FTP Server in Cisco IOS 11.3 through 12.4 does not properly check user authorization, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, and have other impact including reading startup-co…

Published May 10, 2007ciscoCWE-863EPSS 14.38%

Overview

CVE-2007-2586 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ios. It was published on May 10, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The FTP Server in Cisco IOS 11.3 through 12.4 does not properly check user authorization, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, and have other impact including reading startup-config, as demonstrated by a crafted MKD command that involves access to a VTY device and overflows a buffer, aka bug ID CSCek55259.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update ios to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refseclists.org/bugtraq/2009/Jan/0183.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/25199Refwww.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a00808399d0.shtmlRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/6155Refwww.osvdb.org/35334Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494868Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/23885Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1018030Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1749Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34197

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2586?

CVE-2007-2586 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ios. It was published on May 10, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-2586?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-2586?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update ios to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-2586?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-2586 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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