CVE-2020-3215 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the Virtual Services Container of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain root-level privileges on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of a user-supplied open virtual appliance (OVA). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by installing a malicious OVA on an affected device.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios Xe	3.7.0e

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20 CWE-264

References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-pVendor Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-pVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-3215?

CVE-2020-3215 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the Virtual Services Container of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain root-level privileges on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to...

How severe is CVE-2020-3215?

CVE-2020-3215 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-3215?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios Xe.