CVE-2016-1418 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Local attackers can gain Linux root access on Cisco Aironet Access Points by exploiting crafted CLI command parameters.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-1418?

CVE-2016-1418 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jun 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1418?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Aironet Access Point Software .

How do I fix CVE-2016-1418?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1418 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-1418 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1418 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9jph-wqrp-7q3w.

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