CVE-2020-3167: Cisco FXOS and UCS Manager Software CLI Command Injection Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco FXOS Software and Cisco UCS Manager Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system (OS). The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by including crafted arguments to specific commands. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying OS with the privileges of the currently logged-in user for all affected platforms excluding Cisco UCS 6400 Series Fabric Interconnects. On Cisco UCS 6400 Series Fabric Interconnects, the injected commands are executed with root privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-3167.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3167?
The severity of CVE-2020-3167 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-3167?
Cisco FXOS Software and Cisco UCS Manager Software are affected by CVE-2020-3167.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-3167?
An authenticated, local attacker can exploit CVE-2020-3167 to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system (OS).
Where can I find more information on CVE-2020-3167?
You can find more information on CVE-2020-3167 on the Cisco Security Advisory page: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20200226-fxos-ucs-cmdinj