CVE-2024-20306: Input Validation

Published Mar 27, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Unified Threat Defense (UTD) configuration CLI of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying host operating system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have level 15 privileges on the affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted CLI command to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Cisco IOS XE Software
Cisco IOS XE=17.10.1
Cisco IOS XE=17.10.1a
Cisco IOS XE=17.10.1b
Cisco IOS XE=17.11.1
Cisco IOS XE=17.11.1a
Cisco IOS XE=17.11.99sw
Cisco IOS XE=17.12.1
Cisco IOS XE=17.12.1a
Cisco IOS XE=17.12.1w

Event History

Mar 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20306?

CVE-2024-20306 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution with root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20306?

To fix CVE-2024-20306, you should upgrade to the latest version of Cisco IOS XE Software that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20306?

CVE-2024-20306 affects authenticated users with level 15 privileges on Cisco IOS XE Software.

4

Can CVE-2024-20306 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-20306 requires local access with high privileges, so it cannot be exploited remotely.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-20306?

Exploiting CVE-2024-20306 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying host operating system.

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