CVE-2020-3530: Cisco IOS XR Authenticated User Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
A vulnerability in task group assignment for a specific CLI command in Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute that command, even though administrative privileges should be required. The attacker must have valid credentials on the affected device. The vulnerability is due to incorrect mapping in the source code of task group assignments for a specific command. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by issuing the command, which they should not be authorized to issue, on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to invalidate the integrity of the disk and cause the device to restart. This vulnerability could allow a user with read permissions to issue a specific command that should require Administrator privileges.
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What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco IOS XR Software vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-3530.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-3530?
CVE-2020-3530 has a severity rating of 8.4, which is considered high.
How does CVE-2020-3530 affect Cisco IOS XR Software?
CVE-2020-3530 allows an authenticated, local attacker with valid credentials to execute a specific CLI command, bypassing administrative privileges.
Which versions of Cisco IOS XR Software are affected by CVE-2020-3530?
Cisco IOS XR Software versions up to and excluding 7.1.2 are affected by CVE-2020-3530.
How can I fix CVE-2020-3530 vulnerability in Cisco IOS XR Software?
To fix CVE-2020-3530, Cisco recommends upgrading to a fixed software release.