#VU26217 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Cisco SD-WAN


Published: 2020-03-19

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26217

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3265

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco SD-WAN
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation. A local user can send a specially crafted request and gain root-level privileges on the target system.

This vulnerability affects the following Cisco products if they are running a vulnerable versions of Cisco SD-WAN Solution software.

  • vBond Orchestrator Software
  • vEdge 100 Series Routers
  • vEdge 1000 Series Routers
  • vEdge 2000 Series Routers
  • vEdge 5000 Series Routers
  • vEdge Cloud Router Platform
  • vManage Network Management System
  • vSmart Controller Software

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco SD-WAN: All versions

External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sdwpresc-ySJGvE9

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability


Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco SD-WAN