Cisco Security Advisory - Cisco IOS XE Software Active Debug Code Vulnerability

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Cisco IOS XE Software Active Debug Code Vulnerability

A vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker with high privileges or an unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the device to open a debugging console.

The vulnerability is due to insufficient command authorization restrictions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running commands on the hardware platform to open a debugging console. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access a debugging console.

Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

This advisory is available at the following link:
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-XE-BLKH-Ouvrnf2s

     
         
Security Impact Rating:  Medium
   
   
       
CVE: CVE-2021-1381
Source: Cisco IOS XE Software Active Debug Code Vulnerability