cisco-sa-staros-priv-esc-gGCUMFxv: Cisco StarOS Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Oct 07 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco StarOS operating system for Cisco ASR 5000 Series Routers could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of CLI commands. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted commands to the CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the root user. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to have valid administrative credentials on an affected device. 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-staros-priv-esc-gGCUMFxv
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco StarOS Major |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-staros-priv-esc-gGCUMFxv?
The severity of cisco-sa-staros-priv-esc-gGCUMFxv is considered high due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix cisco-sa-staros-priv-esc-gGCUMFxv?
To fix cisco-sa-staros-priv-esc-gGCUMFxv, you should apply the latest available updates or patches provided by Cisco for the StarOS operating system.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-staros-priv-esc-gGCUMFxv?
Cisco ASR 5000 Series Routers running an affected version of Cisco StarOS are vulnerable to cisco-sa-staros-priv-esc-gGCUMFxv.
What type of attack is possible with cisco-sa-staros-priv-esc-gGCUMFxv?
cisco-sa-staros-priv-esc-gGCUMFxv allows an authenticated local attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected device.
What causes the vulnerability cisco-sa-staros-priv-esc-gGCUMFxv?
The vulnerability cisco-sa-staros-priv-esc-gGCUMFxv is caused by insufficient input validation of CLI commands in the Cisco StarOS.
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