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Cisco IOS Smart Install Client Feature Malformed Config / Boot Image File Upload Remote Code Execution

Critical

Synopsis

Cisco IOS contains a flaw in the Smart Install Client feature that is triggered when handling incoming requests instructing the SMI IBC server to download IOS configuration and boot image files. With a specially crafted request, a remote attacker can replace the start-up configuration file and booting IOS image.

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Risk Information

CVE ID: CVE-2013-1146
Tenable Advisory ID: TRA-2013-03
Nessus Plugin ID: 65891
Risk Factor:
Critical

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