CVE-2024-20399
CVSS 3.1 Score 6.7 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Jul 1, 2024
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
CWE ID 78
Summary
CVE-2024-20399 is a vulnerability affecting the CLI of Cisco NX-OS Software. This issue allows authenticated, local attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system of an affected device. The root cause is insufficient validation of arguments in specific configuration CLI commands. An attacker can exploit this by providing crafted input as an argument, potentially gaining root-level access and control over the device. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker needs Administrator credentials.
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Affected Products
- Cisco NX-OS
Affected Vendors
- Cisco Systems Inc
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