CVE-2021-1485

Cisco IOS XR Software Command Injection Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges on the underlying Linux operating system (OS) of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of commands that are supplied by the user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to a device and submitting crafted input to an affected command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands on the underlying Linux OS with root privileges.

Category

6.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco IOS XR Software
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-xr-cmdinj-vsKGherc vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1485?
CVE-2021-1485 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-1485?
To fix CVE-2021-1485, 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-2021-1485 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-1485 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-2021-1485?
CVE-2021-1485 affects Cisco Cisco IOS XR Software.
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