CVE-2022-20665: Cisco StarOS Command Injection Vulnerability
First published: Wed Apr 06 2022(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco StarOS could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of CLI commands. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted commands to the CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the root user. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to have valid administrative credentials on an affected device.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco StarOS | <21.22.n6 | |
| Cisco StarOS | >=21.23.0<21.23.n7 | |
| Cisco Ultra Cloud Core | ||
| Cisco ASR 5500 | ||
| Cisco Asr 5700 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-20665?
The severity of CVE-2022-20665 is high.
How does CVE-2022-20665 affect Cisco StarOS?
CVE-2022-20665 affects Cisco StarOS versions up to 21.22.n6 and versions 21.23.0 to 21.23.n7.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-20665?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-20665 by sending crafted commands to the CLI of the affected device.
Is Cisco Ultra Cloud Core affected by CVE-2022-20665?
No, Cisco Ultra Cloud Core is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-20665.
Is Cisco ASR 5500 affected by CVE-2022-20665?
No, Cisco ASR 5500 is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-20665.
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