A vulnerability in the boot logic of Cisco Access Points Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute unsigned code at boot time. The vulnerability is due to an improper check that is performed by the area of code that manages system startup processes. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by modifying a specific file that is stored on the system, which would allow the attacker to bypass existing protections. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute unsigned code at boot time and bypass the software image verification check part of the secure boot process of an affected device. Note: To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need to have access to the development shell (devshell) on the device.
Published 2021-03-24 20:15:15
Updated 2023-05-22 18:57:25
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Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege

Products affected by CVE-2021-1449

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-1449

0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 9 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2021-1449

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
4.6
MEDIUM AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
3.9
6.4
NIST
6.7
MEDIUM CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
0.8
5.9
Cisco Systems, Inc.
6.7
MEDIUM CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
0.8
5.9
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2021-1449

  • The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
    Assigned by: ykramarz@cisco.com (Secondary)

References for CVE-2021-1449

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