Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU87518
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-2024-20320
CWE-ID:
CWE-266 - Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of arguments that are included with the SSH client CLI command. A local user can elevate privileges to root on the target device.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCisco IOS XR: 7.3.2 - 7.10
IOS XRd Control Plane: All versions
IOS XRd vRouter: All versions
Cisco 8000 Series Routers: All versions
Cisco 8201 Router: All versions
Cisco 8202 Router: All versions
Cisco 8808 Router: All versions
Cisco 8812 Router: All versions
Cisco 8818 Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540-12Z20G-SYS-A Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540-12Z20G-SYS-D Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540-24Q8L2DD-SYS Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540-28Z4C-SYS-A Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540-28Z4C-SYS-D Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540-6Z14S-SYS-D Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540-6Z18G-SYS-D Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540-FH-AGG Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540-FH-CSR-SYS Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540X-12Z16G-SYS-A Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540X-12Z16G-SYS-D Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540X-16Z4G8Q2C-A Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540X-16Z4G8Q2C-D Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540X-16Z8Q2C-D Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540X-4Z14G2Q-A Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540X-4Z14G2Q-D Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540X-6Z18G-SYS-A Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540X-6Z18G-SYS-D Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540X-8Z16G-SYS-A Router: All versions
Cisco NCS 540X-8Z16G-SYS-D Router: All versions
Cisco Network Convergence System 1000 Series: All versions
Cisco Network Convergence System 1010: All versions
Cisco Network Convergence System 500 Series Routers: All versions
Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Router: All versions
Cisco Network Convergence System 540 Series Routers: All versions
Cisco Network Convergence System 5700 Series: All versions
Cisco Network Convergence System 57B1-5DSE-SYS: All versions
Cisco Network Convergence System 57B1-6D24-SYS: All versions
Cisco Network Convergence System NCS-57C1-48Q6-SYS: All versions
Cisco Network Convergence System NCS-57D2-18DD-SYS: All versions
External linksQ & 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.