A vulnerability in the boot logic of Cisco Access Points Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute unsigned code at boot time. The vulnerability is due to an improper check that is performed by the area of code that manages system startup processes. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modifying a specific file that is stored on the system, which would allow the attacker to bypass existing protections. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute unsigned code at boot time and bypass the software image verification check part of the secure boot process of an affected device. Note: To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need to have access to the development shell (devshell) on the device.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.7, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 14 products from cisco, from cisco, from cisco and 11 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2021, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2021-03-24T20:15:15.400
2024-11-21T05:44:23.367
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 (MEDIUM)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
3.9
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | cisco | aironet_access_point_software | - | Yes |
| Hardware | cisco | 1100_integrated_services_router | - | No |
| Hardware | cisco | aironet_1540 | - | No |
| Hardware | cisco | aironet_1560 | - | No |
| Hardware | cisco | aironet_1800 | - | No |
| Hardware | cisco | aironet_2800 | - | No |
| Hardware | cisco | aironet_3800 | - | No |
| Hardware | cisco | aironet_4800 | - | No |
| Hardware | cisco | catalyst_9100 | - | No |
| Hardware | cisco | catalyst_iw6300 | - | No |
| Hardware | cisco | esw6300 | - | No |
| Operating System | cisco | catalyst_9800_firmware | < 16.12.5 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | catalyst_9800_firmware | < 17.3.3 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | catalyst_9800_firmware | < 17.5.1 | Yes |
| Hardware | cisco | catalyst_9800 | - | No |
| Application | cisco | wireless_lan_controller_software | < 8.5.171.0 | Yes |
| Application | cisco | wireless_lan_controller_software | < 8.10.150.0 | Yes |
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