CVE-2023-20109: Cisco IOS and IOS XE Group Encrypted Transport VPN Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Cisco Group Encrypted Transport VPN (GET VPN) feature of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker who has administrative control of either a group member or a key server to execute arbitrary code on an affected device or cause the device to crash. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of attributes in the Group Domain of Interpretation (GDOI) and G-IKEv2 protocols of the GET VPN feature. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by either compromising an installed key server or modifying the configuration of a group member to point to a key server that is controlled by the attacker. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain full control of the affected system or cause the affected system to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. For more information, see the Details ["#details"] section of this advisory.
Other sources
Cisco IOS and IOS XE contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Group Encrypted Transport VPN (GET VPN) feature that could allow an authenticated, remote attacker who has administrative control of either a group member or a key server to execute malicious code or cause a device to crash.
— CISA
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Compensating control
Discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20109?
The severity of CVE-2023-20109 is rated as critical.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20109?
To fix CVE-2023-20109, update Cisco IOS or IOS XE Software to the versions specified in the advisory.
What devices are affected by CVE-2023-20109?
CVE-2023-20109 affects various versions of Cisco IOS and IOS XE that utilize the GET VPN feature.
Who can exploit CVE-2023-20109?
An authenticated remote attacker with administrative control over a group member or key server can exploit CVE-2023-20109.
What type of attack can CVE-2023-20109 enable?
CVE-2023-20109 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices.