CVE-2020-3297: Cisco Small Business Smart and Managed Switches Session Management Vulnerability
A vulnerability in session management for the web-based interface of Cisco Small Business Smart and Managed Switches could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to defeat authentication protections and gain unauthorized access to the management interface. The attacker could obtain the privileges of the highjacked session account, which could include administrator privileges on the device. The vulnerability is due to the use of weak entropy generation for session identifier values. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to determine a current session identifier through brute force and reuse that session identifier to take over an ongoing session. In this way, an attacker could take actions within the management interface with privileges up to the level of the administrative user.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-3297?
The severity of CVE-2020-3297 is classified as high due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to the system.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3297?
To fix CVE-2020-3297, update the affected Cisco Small Business Smart and Managed Switches to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2020-3297?
CVE-2020-3297 affects multiple models of Cisco Small Business Smart and Managed Switches, including SG250 and SG350 series.
Can CVE-2020-3297 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-3297 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to the management interface.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-3297?
There are no specific workarounds listed for CVE-2020-3297; updating the firmware is the recommended solution.