VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2017-12223

CVSS score6.4 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.42%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2017-09-07
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

A vulnerability in the ROM Monitor (ROMMON) code of Cisco IR800 Integrated Services Router Software could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to boot an unsigned Hypervisor on an affected device and compromise the integrity of the system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitization of user input. An attacker who can access an affected router via the console could exploit this vulnerability by entering ROMMON mode and modifying ROMMON variables. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code and install a malicious version of Hypervisor firmware on an affected device. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb44027.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Primary references