A vulnerability in the Image Verification feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install a malicious software image or file on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to the affected software improperly verifying digital signatures for software images and files that are uploaded to a device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious software image or file to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass digital signature verification checks for software images and files and install a malicious software image or file on the affected device.
Weakness
The product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ios_xe | Cisco | 16.6.1 (including) | 16.6.1 (including) |