CVE-2016-9197

Description

A vulnerability in the CLI command parser of the Cisco Mobility Express 2800 and 3800 Series Wireless LAN Controllers could allow an authenticated, local attacker to obtain access to the underlying operating system shell with root-level privileges. More Information: CSCvb70351. Known Affected Releases: 8.3(102.0).

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco Mobility Express 2800 and 3800 Series Wireless LAN Controllers
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170405-cme vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97469 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9197?
CVE-2016-9197 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9197?
To fix CVE-2016-9197, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-9197 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9197 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9197?
CVE-2016-9197 affects n/a Cisco Mobility Express 2800 and 3800 Series Wireless LAN Controllers.
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