SB2024051620 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco ConfD
Published: May 16, 2024
Breakdown by Severity
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20326)
CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization enforcement when specific CLI commands are used. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
2) Incorrect Privilege Assignment (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20389)
CWE-ID: CWE-266 - Incorrect Privilege Assignment
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an incorrect privilege assignment when specific CLI commands are used. A local user can elevate privileges to root on the underlying operating system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.