CVE-2020-3503
24.09.2020, 18:15
A vulnerability in the file system permissions of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to obtain read and write access to critical configuration or system files. The vulnerability is due to insufficient file system permissions on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to an affected device's guest shell, and accessing or modifying restricted files. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view or modify restricted information or configurations that are normally not accessible to system administrators.Enginsight
Vendor | Product | Version |
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cisco | ios_xe | 16.12.1 |
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-284 - Improper Access ControlThe software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
- CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical ResourceThe product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.