What is the severity of CVE-2024-20449?

CVE-2024-20449 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20449?

To fix CVE-2024-20449, update the Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically beyond 12.2.2.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20449?

CVE-2024-20449 affects devices running Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller versions from 12.0.0 to 12.2.2.

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2024-20449?

An authenticated remote attacker with low privileges can exploit CVE-2024-20449 to execute arbitrary code on the affected device.

Is CVE-2024-20449 easy to exploit?

CVE-2024-20449 can be exploited with specific knowledge of the affected system's path validation flaws, making it a risk for targeted attacks.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-20449

high

8.8

CWE

23 22

2/10/2024

8/10/2024

CVE-2024-20449: Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Oct 02 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability in Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper path validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) to upload malicious code to an affected device using path traversal techniques. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in a specific container with the privileges of root.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller	>=12.0.0<=12.2.2

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Reference Links

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ndfc-ptrce-BUSHLbp

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20449?
CVE-2024-20449 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20449?
To fix CVE-2024-20449, update the Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically beyond 12.2.2.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20449?
CVE-2024-20449 affects devices running Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller versions from 12.0.0 to 12.2.2.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2024-20449?
An authenticated remote attacker with low privileges can exploit CVE-2024-20449 to execute arbitrary code on the affected device.
Is CVE-2024-20449 easy to exploit?
CVE-2024-20449 can be exploited with specific knowledge of the affected system's path validation flaws, making it a risk for targeted attacks.

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