Vulnerability identifier: #VU31749

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3380

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Data Center Network Manager
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient restrictions during the execution of an affected CLI command. A local user can submit malicious input to a specific command, elevate privileges to root and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Data Center Network Manager: 11.3.1

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-privescal-zxfCH7Dg

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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.