#VU57957 Input validation error in Cisco Systems, Inc products - CVE-2021-40127

Vulnerability identifier: #VU57957

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40127

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Small Business 200 Series Smart Switches
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco Small Business 300 Series Managed Switches
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Cisco Small Business 500 Series Stackable Managed Switches
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the web-based management interface. A remote attacker can send a crafted HTTP request and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Small Business 200 Series Smart Switches: All versions

Cisco Small Business 300 Series Managed Switches: All versions

Cisco Small Business 500 Series Stackable Managed Switches: All versions

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External links
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-switches-web-dos-xMyFFkt8

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.