MEDIUM · 6.7

CVE-2021-1244

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 540 Series Routers, only when running Cisco IOS XR NCS540L software images, and Cisco IOS XR Software for the Cisco 8000 Series Route...

Vulnerability Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 540 Series Routers, only when running Cisco IOS XR NCS540L software images, and Cisco IOS XR Software for the Cisco 8000 Series Routers could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute unsigned code during the boot process on an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CiscoIos Xr< 7.0.12
Cisco8201-
Cisco8202-
Cisco8808-
Cisco8812-
Cisco8818-
CiscoNcs 540-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-1244?

CVE-2021-1244 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS) 540 Series Routers, only when running Cisco IOS XR NCS540L software images, and Cisco IOS XR Software for the Cisco 8000 Series Route...

How severe is CVE-2021-1244?

CVE-2021-1244 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-1244?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios Xr, Cisco 8201, Cisco 8202, Cisco 8808, Cisco 8812.