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CVE-2016-9196

6.7 · MEDIUM

A vulnerability in login authentication management in Cisco Aironet 1800, 2800, and 3800 Series Access Point platforms could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain unrestricted root access…

Published Apr 7, 2017CWE-264EPSS 0.42%

Overview

CVE-2016-9196 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 7, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability in login authentication management in Cisco Aironet 1800, 2800, and 3800 Series Access Point platforms could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain unrestricted root access to the underlying Linux operating system. The root Linux shell is provided for advanced troubleshooting and should not be available to individual users, even those with root privileges. The attacker must have the root password to exploit this vulnerability. More Information: CSCvb13893. Known Affected Releases: 8.2(121.0) 8.3(102.0). Known Fixed Releases: 8.4(1.53) 8.4(1.52) 8.3(111.0) 8.3(104.23) 8.2(130.0) 8.2(124.1).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/97468Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1038187Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170405-aironetRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/97468Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1038187Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170405-aironet

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9196?

CVE-2016-9196 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 7, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-9196?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-9196?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2016-9196?

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