Cisco IOS XE Software code execution | CVE-2023-20082

NAME
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Cisco IOS XE Software code execution

Platforms Affected:
Cisco IOS XE Software
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches

Risk Level:
6.1

Exploitability:
Unproven

Consequences:
Gain Access

DESCRIPTION
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Cisco IOS XE Software could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a flaw when retrieving the public release key for image signature verification. By modifying specific variables in the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) flash memory, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute persistent code on the underlying operating system.

CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
None

User Interaction:
None

Scope:
Unchanged

Access Vector:
Physical


 


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