What is CVE-2020-3520?

CVE-2020-3520 is a vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software that allows an authenticated, local attacker to obtain confidential information from an affected device.

How does CVE-2020-3520 affect Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software?

CVE-2020-3520 affects Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software by allowing an authenticated, local attacker to obtain confidential information from an affected device.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3520?

The severity of CVE-2020-3520 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-3520?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-3520 by taking advantage of insufficient protection of confidential information on an affected device.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-3520?

Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with recommendations and mitigations for CVE-2020-3520. Please refer to the reference link for more information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-3520

medium

5.5

CWE

200

26/8/2020

28/8/2020

CVE-2020-3520: Infoleak

First published: Wed Aug 26 2020(Updated: )

A vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to obtain confidential information from an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient protection of confidential information on an affected device. An attacker at any privilege level could exploit this vulnerability by accessing local filesystems and extracting sensitive information from them. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view sensitive data, which they could use to elevate their privilege.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Data Center Network Manager	<11.4\(1\)

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Reference Links

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-infordisc-DOAXVvFV

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-3520?
CVE-2020-3520 is a vulnerability in Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software that allows an authenticated, local attacker to obtain confidential information from an affected device.
How does CVE-2020-3520 affect Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software?
CVE-2020-3520 affects Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software by allowing an authenticated, local attacker to obtain confidential information from an affected device.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3520?
The severity of CVE-2020-3520 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-3520?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-3520 by taking advantage of insufficient protection of confidential information on an affected device.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-3520?
Yes, Cisco has released a security advisory with recommendations and mitigations for CVE-2020-3520. Please refer to the reference link for more information.

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