CVE-2020-3394: Cisco Nexus 3000 and 9000 Series Switches Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Enable Secret feature of Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches and Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode could allow an authenticated, local attacker to issue the enable command and get full administrative privileges. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need to have valid credentials for the affected device. The vulnerability is due to a logic error in the implementation of the enable command. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the device and issuing the enable command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain full administrative privileges without using the enable password. Note: The Enable Secret feature is disabled by default.
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What is the vulnerability ID of this Cisco Nexus Switch vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this Cisco Nexus Switch vulnerability is CVE-2020-3394.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3394?
The severity of CVE-2020-3394 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is the affected software of CVE-2020-3394?
The affected software of CVE-2020-3394 is Cisco NX-OS, specifically the Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches and Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-3394?
To exploit CVE-2020-3394, an authenticated, local attacker can issue the enable command and gain full administrative privileges.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-3394?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with mitigations to address CVE-2020-3394. Please refer to the official Cisco Security Advisory for more details.