HIGH

CVE-2021-1585

CVSS v3

8.1

HIGH

EPSS Score

53.1%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A vulnerability in the Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) Launcher could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a user's operating system. This vulnerability is due to a lack of proper signature verification for specific code exchanged between the ASDM and the Launcher. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by leveraging a man-in-the-middle position on the network to intercept the traffic between the Launcher and the ASDM and then inject arbitrary code. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's operating system with the level of privileges assigned to the ASDM Launcher. A successful exploit may require the attacker to perform a social engineering attack to persuade the user to initiate communication from the Launcher to the ASDM.

Technical details

Published
7/8/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-1585?

A vulnerability in the Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) Launcher could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a user's operating system. This vulnerability is due to a lack of proper signature verification for specific code exchanged between the ASDM and the Launcher. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by leveraging a man-in-the-middle position on the network to intercept the traffic between the Launcher and the ASDM and then inject arbitrary code. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's operating system with the level of privileges assigned to the ASDM Launcher. A successful exploit may require the attacker to perform a social engineering attack to persuade the user to initiate communication from the Launcher to the ASDM.

Is CVE-2021-1585 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-1585 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 53.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-1585?

CVE-2021-1585 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity).

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