CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1418

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Cisco Aironet Access Point Software version 8.2(100.0) on 1830e, 1830i, 1850e, 1850i, 2800, and 3800 access points allows local users to obtain Linux root access via crafted CLI command parameters.

Risk Assessment

Gaining root access by local users can lead to serious security breaches, including device takeover and access to sensitive data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Cisco Aironet Access Point Software 8.2(100.0) on 1830e, 1830i, 1850e, 1850i, 2800, and 3800 access points allows local users to obtain Linux root access via crafted CLI command parameters, aka Bug ID CSCuy64037.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS