cisco-sa-info-disclosure-V4BmJBNF: Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 24, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the CLI parser of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to access files from the flash: filesystem. The vulnerability is due to insufficient application of restrictions during the execution of a specific command. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using a specific command at the command line. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain read-only access to files that are located on the flash: filesystem that otherwise might not have been accessible. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-info-disclosure-V4BmJBNF

Credit

Adeolu Owokade.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco IOS software
Cisco IOS XE Software

Event History

Sep 24, 2020
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-info-disclosure-V4BmJBNF?

The severity of cisco-sa-info-disclosure-V4BmJBNF is considered to be medium due to potential unauthorized access to sensitive files.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-info-disclosure-V4BmJBNF?

To fix cisco-sa-info-disclosure-V4BmJBNF, update to the latest version of Cisco IOS or IOS XE Software where the vulnerability is patched.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-info-disclosure-V4BmJBNF?

Administrators using Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software on their devices are affected by cisco-sa-info-disclosure-V4BmJBNF.

4

What type of access is impacted by cisco-sa-info-disclosure-V4BmJBNF?

cisco-sa-info-disclosure-V4BmJBNF impacts authenticated, local attackers who may gain unauthorized access to files.

5

Is remote access possible with cisco-sa-info-disclosure-V4BmJBNF?

No, cisco-sa-info-disclosure-V4BmJBNF requires local access, as the vulnerability is limited to authenticated users on the device.

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