Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in Cisco IOx application hosting environment of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject commands into the underlying operating system as the root user. This vulnerability is due to incomplete validation of fields in the application packages loaded onto IOx. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a crafted application .tar file and loading it onto the device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform command injection into the underlying operating system as the root user.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios Xe | < 16.6.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-h332-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-h332-ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-1384?
CVE-2021-1384 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in Cisco IOx application hosting environment of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to inject commands into the underlying operating system as the root ...
How severe is CVE-2021-1384?
CVE-2021-1384 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-1384?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios Xe.