Vulnerability identifier: #VU59955

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-20655

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ConfD
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of a process argument on an affected device. 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ConfD: 6.3 - 6.7

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External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-confdcli-cmdinj-wybQDSSh

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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.