Vulnerability identifier: #VU87895

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20316

CWE-ID: CWE-390

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco IOS XE
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of error conditions in the data model interface (DMI) services. A local attacker can access resources that should have been protected across an affected device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco IOS XE: 17.3.4 - 17.13.1

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External links
http://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dmi-acl-bypass-Xv8FO8Vz

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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