The SSH implementation in Cisco StarOS before 19.3.M0.62771 and 20.x before 20.0.M0.62768 on ASR 5000 devices mishandles a multi-user public-key authentication configuration, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by establishing a connection from an endpoint that was previously used for an administrator's connection, aka Bug ID CSCux22492.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from cisco organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2016, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2016-02-19T19:59:03.157
2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Deferred
CVSSv3.0: 7.5 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.9
10.0
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | cisco | asr_5000_series_software | 16.5.2 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | asr_5000_series_software | 17.7.0 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | asr_5000_series_software | 18.4.0 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | asr_5000_series_software | 19.0.1 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | asr_5000_series_software | 19.3.0 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | asr_5000_series_software | 20.0.0 | Yes |
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