CVE-2024-20278
Published: Mar 27, 2024
Modified: Aug 15, 2024
CVSS v3.1
6.5
Description
A vulnerability in the NETCONF feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges to root on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted input over NETCONF to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges from Administrator to root.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
Cisco | Cisco IOS XE Software | affected 17.6.1affected 17.6.2affected 17.6.1waffected 17.6.1aaffected 17.6.1x+38 more versions |
Weaknesses (CWE)
CVSS v3.1 Details
CVSS v3.1 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
References
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