CVE-2024-20398

HIGHScheduled

Published:Sep 11, 2024(1 year ago)

Modified:Oct 3, 2024

Local AccessNo InteractionScope ChangesLow Complexity

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to obtain read/write file system access on the underlying operating system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user arguments that are passed to specific CLI commands. An attacker with a low-privileged account could exploit this vulnerability by using crafted commands at the prompt. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges to root.

Attack Characteristics

Local AccessLow ComplexityLow PrivilegesNo User Interaction

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No Fix Known

No patch has been released yet. Apply workarounds or mitigations where available.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Fixed In
cisco	ios_xr	-	-
cisco	ios_xr	-	-
cisco	ios_xr	-

Timeline

Published
CVE disclosed publicly
Sep 11, 20241 year ago
Last Modified
Most recent update
Oct 3, 20241 year ago
Indexed to CVEInsight
Added to this platform
Mar 29, 20261 month ago

References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityA...Vendor Advisory

CVSS Score

v3.1

8.8/ 10.0

HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

At a Glance

Affected Products

References

cisco / ios_xr

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CVSS v3 Vector

Impact Analysis

CVE-2024-20398

✦ Vulnerability Description

Attack Characteristics

Affected Software

Timeline

References

CVSS Score

At a Glance

Official Sources

CVSS v3 Vector

Impact Analysis

Vulnerability Description