SB2016030905 - Remote code execution in Cisco Cable Modem with Digital Voice Model DPC2203 and EPC2203
Published: March 9, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016030905
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1327)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in the web server on Cisco DPC2203 and EPC2203 devices with firmware r1_customer_image. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system via a specially crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuv05935.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.