SB2024091241 - Arbitrary file read in Cisco IOS XR software
Published: September 12, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024091241
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20343)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of arguments passed to a certain CLI command. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and read arbitrary files on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.