CVE-2025-20119: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Authenticated Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
First published: Wed Feb 26 2025(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the system file permission handling of Cisco APIC could allow an authenticated, local attacker to overwrite critical system files, which could cause a DoS condition. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid administrative credentials. This vulnerability is due to a race condition with handling system files. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by doing specific operations on the file system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite system files, which could lead to the device being in an inconsistent state and cause a DoS condition.
Credit: psirt@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-20119?
CVE-2025-20119 has a severity rating that indicates it could lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) due to critical system file overwrites.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20119?
To fix CVE-2025-20119, ensure you apply the latest security patches provided by Cisco for the APIC system.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-20119?
CVE-2025-20119 affects Cisco APIC systems where an authenticated local attacker can exploit file permission issues.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2025-20119?
An authenticated local attacker can exploit CVE-2025-20119 to overwrite critical system files, potentially causing a Denial of Service.
What are the prerequisites for exploiting CVE-2025-20119?
To exploit CVE-2025-20119, an attacker must have valid administrative credentials on the affected Cisco APIC system.
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