SB2023091420 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in Cisco IOS XR Software



SB2023091420 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in Cisco IOS XR Software

Published: September 14, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023091420
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20236)

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient image verification in the iPXE boot function. A local administrator can boot an unverified software image on the target device.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.