SB2024041821 - Improper access control in Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software
Published: April 18, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024041821
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20373)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the implementation of the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) IPv4 access control list (ACL) feature. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform SNMP operations that should be denied.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.