CVE-2023-20234: Medium severity cisco firepower extensible operating system vulnerability
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco FXOS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to create a file or overwrite any file on the filesystem of an affected device, including system files. The vulnerability occurs because there is no validation of parameters when a specific CLI command is used. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to an affected device and using the command at the CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite any file on the disk of the affected device, including system files. The attacker must have valid administrative credentials on the affected device to exploit this vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-20234?
CVE-2023-20234 is a vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco FXOS Software that allows an authenticated, local attacker to create or overwrite files on the affected device.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-20234?
The severity of CVE-2023-20234 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.
How does CVE-2023-20234 occur?
CVE-2023-20234 occurs due to a lack of validation of parameters in a specific CLI command.
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-20234?
Cisco FXOS Software is affected by CVE-2023-20234.
How can I fix CVE-2023-20234?
Cisco has released a security advisory with mitigation details. Please refer to the advisory for instructions on fixing CVE-2023-20234.