CVE-2016-9196

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).

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
n/aCisco Aironet 1800, 2800, and 3800 Series Access Point PlatformsCisco Aironet 1800, 2800, and 3800 Series Access Point Platformsaffected

Weaknesses

  • Shell Bypass Vulnerability

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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