#VU94090 Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Cisco IOS XR - CVE-2024-20456
Published: July 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU94090
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20456
CWE-ID: CWE-732
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cisco IOS XR
Cisco IOS XR
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc
Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass secure boot protections.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in the software build process. A local user can bypass the Cisco Secure Boot functionality and load unverified software on an affected device.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.