SB2019092523 - Improper access control in Cisco IOS



SB2019092523 - Improper access control in Cisco IOS

Published: September 25, 2019 Updated: September 26, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019092523
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12670)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient file permissions in the filesystem. A local authenticated user can bypass implemented security restrictions, modify files, remove container protections and perform file actions outside the namespace of the container.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.