CWE Code: 264
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Permissions Privileges and Access Controls
Summary: 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).
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2017-04-07
Last Modified Date: 2017-07-12
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CWE Code: 264
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Permissions Privileges and Access Controls
Summary: 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).
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2017-04-07
Last Modified Date: 2017-07-12
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