#VU98768 Execution with unnecessary privileges in Cisco Systems, Inc products - CVE-2024-20420

 

#VU98768 Execution with unnecessary privileges in Cisco Systems, Inc products - CVE-2024-20420

Published: October 17, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU98768
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20420
CWE-ID: CWE-250
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
ATA 191 Multiplatform Analog Telephone Adapter
ATA 192 Multiplatform Analog Telephone Adapter
ATA 190 Series Analog Telephone Adapters
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization verification by the HTTP server. A remote user can send a specially crafted request and run commands as the Admin user.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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