CVE-2016-1327
Description
Buffer overflow in Cisco DPC2203/EPC2203 web server allows remote code execution via crafted HTTP request.
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Buffer overflow in Cisco DPC2203/EPC2203 web server allows remote code execution via crafted HTTP request.
Vulnerability
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the web server component of Cisco DPC2203 and EPC2203 cable modems running firmware r1_customer_image. This allows an attacker to trigger a crash or execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted HTTP request [1].
Exploitation
An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the affected device. No authentication or user interaction is required [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device with full system privileges, potentially leading to complete compromise of the modem [1].
Mitigation
Cisco has released software updates to service provider customers. End users should contact their service provider to obtain the fixed firmware. No workaround is available [1].
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Affected products
4- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:dpc2203_cable_modem_firmware:r1_customer_image_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:epc2203_cable_modem_firmware:r1_customer_image_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Range: = r1_customer_image
- Range: = r1_customer_image
Patches
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