What is the severity of ZDI-20-544?

The severity of ZDI-20-544 is critical due to its potential for remote file overwrites without authentication.

How do I fix ZDI-20-544?

To fix ZDI-20-544, apply the latest security patch provided by Cisco for UCS Director.

What are the implications of ZDI-20-544?

The implications of ZDI-20-544 include unauthorized access to sensitive files and potential complete compromise of the affected system.

Who is affected by ZDI-20-544?

Organizations using Cisco UCS Director are affected by ZDI-20-544.

Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-20-544?

No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-20-544, making it particularly dangerous.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-20-544

high

8.2

4/8/2024

ZDI-20-544: Cisco UCS Director saveWindowsNetworkConfig Directory Traversal Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files on affected installations of Cisco UCS Director. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the saveWindowsNetworkConfig method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.

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Cisco UCS Director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-20-544?
The severity of ZDI-20-544 is critical due to its potential for remote file overwrites without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-20-544?
To fix ZDI-20-544, apply the latest security patch provided by Cisco for UCS Director.
What are the implications of ZDI-20-544?
The implications of ZDI-20-544 include unauthorized access to sensitive files and potential complete compromise of the affected system.
Who is affected by ZDI-20-544?
Organizations using Cisco UCS Director are affected by ZDI-20-544.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-20-544?
No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-20-544, making it particularly dangerous.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-20-544?
The severity of ZDI-20-544 is critical due to its potential for remote file overwrites without authentication.
How do I fix ZDI-20-544?
To fix ZDI-20-544, apply the latest security patch provided by Cisco for UCS Director.
What are the implications of ZDI-20-544?
The implications of ZDI-20-544 include unauthorized access to sensitive files and potential complete compromise of the affected system.
Who is affected by ZDI-20-544?
Organizations using Cisco UCS Director are affected by ZDI-20-544.
Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-20-544?
No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-20-544, making it particularly dangerous.