CVE-2020-3379: Cisco SD-WAN Solution Software Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Jul 16, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in Cisco SD-WAN Solution Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to Administrator on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain administrative privileges.

Affected Software

10 affected components
cisco Sd-wan Firmware<18.3.0
cisco Vedge 100
cisco Vedge 1000
cisco Vedge 100b
cisco Vedge 100m
cisco Vedge 100wm
cisco Vedge 2000
cisco Vedge 5000
cisco vBond Orchestrator
cisco vSmart Controller

Event History

Jul 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-3379?

CVE-2020-3379 is a vulnerability in Cisco SD-WAN Solution Software that could allow an authenticated local attacker to elevate privileges.

2

How does CVE-2020-3379 affect Cisco SD-WAN Solution Software?

CVE-2020-3379 affects Cisco SD-WAN Solution Software by allowing an authenticated local attacker to elevate privileges to Administrator on the underlying operating system.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3379?

CVE-2020-3379 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-3379?

CVE-2020-3379 affects Cisco SD-WAN Solution Software version up to and excluding 18.3.0.

5

How can CVE-2020-3379 be exploited?

CVE-2020-3379 can be exploited by sending a crafted request to the affected software.

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