#VU86911 Improper access control in Cisco Systems, Inc products - CVE-2024-20291

 

#VU86911 Improper access control in Cisco Systems, Inc products - CVE-2024-20291

Published: February 29, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU86911
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20291
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches
Cisco NX-OS
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect hardware programming that occurs when configuration changes are made to port channel member ports. A remote attacker can send traffic that should be blocked through the affected device.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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