CVE-2020-3457: Cisco FXOS Software Command Injection Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco FXOS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of commands supplied by the user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to a device and submitting crafted input to the affected command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands on the underlying operating system with root privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-3457?
CVE-2020-3457 is a vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco FXOS Software that allows an authenticated local attacker to inject arbitrary commands with root privileges.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-3457?
CVE-2020-3457 affects Cisco Firepower Extensible Operating System versions 2.4 to 2.8.
Is Cisco Firepower 9300 Sm-24 vulnerable to CVE-2020-3457?
No, Cisco Firepower 9300 Sm-24 is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-3457.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3457?
The severity of CVE-2020-3457 is rated as high with a severity value of 6.7.
How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2020-3457?
To fix CVE-2020-3457, it is recommended to update to a fixed software version provided by Cisco.