CVE-2017-12223

Description

A vulnerability in the ROM Monitor (ROMMON) code of Cisco IR800 Integrated Services Router Software could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to boot an unsigned Hypervisor on an affected device and compromise the integrity of the system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitization of user input. An attacker who can access an affected router via the console could exploit this vulnerability by entering ROMMON mode and modifying ROMMON variables. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code and install a malicious version of Hypervisor firmware on an affected device. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb44027.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco IR800 Integrated Services Router
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170906-isr vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039275 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100689 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12223?
CVE-2017-12223 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-12223?
To fix CVE-2017-12223, 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-2017-12223 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-12223 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-2017-12223?
CVE-2017-12223 affects n/a Cisco IR800 Integrated Services Router.
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