cisco-sa-rdocker-uATbukKn: Cisco IOx Application Hosting Environment Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Oct 4, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability in the on-device application development workflow feature for the Cisco IOx application hosting infrastructure in Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access the underlying operating system as the root user.This vulnerability

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco IOS XE Software

Event History

Oct 4, 2023
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-rdocker-uATbukKn?

The severity of cisco-sa-rdocker-uATbukKn is classified as high due to its potential to allow remote authenticated attackers to gain root access.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-rdocker-uATbukKn?

To fix cisco-sa-rdocker-uATbukKn, update your Cisco IOS XE Software to the latest patched version provided by Cisco.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-rdocker-uATbukKn?

Cisco IOS XE Software users who utilize the on-device application development workflow feature are affected by cisco-sa-rdocker-uATbukKn.

4

What is the impact of cisco-sa-rdocker-uATbukKn?

The impact of cisco-sa-rdocker-uATbukKn allows an authenticated remote attacker to access the operating system with root privileges, compromising system integrity.

5

Is cisco-sa-rdocker-uATbukKn exploitable from a remote location?

Yes, cisco-sa-rdocker-uATbukKn is exploitable from a remote location given that the attacker is authenticated.

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