Cisco IOS XE Software privilege escalation | CVE-2023-20029

NAME
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Cisco IOS XE Software privilege escalation

Platforms Affected:
Cisco IOS XE Software
Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches

Risk Level:
4.4

Exploitability:
Unproven

Consequences:
Gain Privileges

DESCRIPTION
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Cisco IOS XE Software could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by improper memory protection in the Meraki onboarding feature. By modifying the Meraki registration parameters, an authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevate privileges to root.

CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
High

User Interaction:
None

Scope:
Unchanged

Access Vector:
Local


 


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