CVE-2022-20865: Cisco FXOS Software Command Injection Vulnerability
First published: Thu Aug 25 2022(Updated: )
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 attacker would need to have Administrator privileges on the device. This 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.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Firepower 4110 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4110 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4112 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4112 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4115 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4115 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4120 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4120 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4125 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4125 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4140 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4140 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4145 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4145 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4150 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 4150 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 9300 Sm-40 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 9300 Sm-40 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 9300 Sm-48 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 9300 Sm-48 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 9300 Sm-56 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 9300 Sm-56 | ||
| Cisco Firepower 9300 Sm-56 X 3 Firmware | ||
| Cisco Firepower 9300 Sm-56 X 3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-20865?
CVE-2022-20865 is a vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco FXOS Software that allows an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands with root privileges.
How does CVE-2022-20865 affect Cisco Firepower 4110 Firmware?
Cisco Firepower 4110 Firmware is affected by CVE-2022-20865.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-20865?
CVE-2022-20865 has a severity rating of 6.7 (medium).
How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2022-20865?
To fix CVE-2022-20865, Cisco recommends upgrading to a fixed software release.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-20865?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-20865 on the Cisco Security Advisory page.
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