What is the severity of CVE-2022-20779?

The severity of CVE-2022-20779 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.

What is the affected software for CVE-2022-20779?

The affected software for CVE-2022-20779 is Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software version up to and excluding 4.7.1.

What are the vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2022-20779?

The vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2022-20779 include the ability for an attacker to escape from the guest virtual machine to the host machine, inject root-level commands, or leak system data from the host to the VM.

Are there any fixes available for CVE-2022-20779?

Yes, Cisco has provided fixes for the vulnerabilities in Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software. It is recommended to update to a version that includes the necessary patches.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-20779?

More information about CVE-2022-20779 can be found in the security advisories by Orange CERT CC and Cisco Security Advisory.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-20779

critical

9.9

CWE

20 284

4/5/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-20779: Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software Vulnerabilities

First published: Wed May 04 2022(Updated: )

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) could allow an attacker to escape from the guest virtual machine (VM) to the host machine, inject commands that execute at the root level, or leak system data from the host to the VM. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software	<4.7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20779?
The severity of CVE-2022-20779 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2022-20779?
The affected software for CVE-2022-20779 is Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software version up to and excluding 4.7.1.
What are the vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2022-20779?
The vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2022-20779 include the ability for an attacker to escape from the guest virtual machine to the host machine, inject root-level commands, or leak system data from the host to the VM.
Are there any fixes available for CVE-2022-20779?
Yes, Cisco has provided fixes for the vulnerabilities in Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software. It is recommended to update to a version that includes the necessary patches.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-20779?
More information about CVE-2022-20779 can be found in the security advisories by Orange CERT CC and Cisco Security Advisory.

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