Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco StarOS operating system for Cisco ASR 5000 Series Routers could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of CLI commands. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted commands to the CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the root user on the affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to have valid credentials on an affected device and know the password for the cli test-commands command.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Staros | < 21.19.n4 |
| Cisco | Asr 5500 | - |
| Cisco | Asr 5700 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sVendor Advisory
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-3602?
CVE-2020-3602 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco StarOS operating system for Cisco ASR 5000 Series Routers could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device. The vulnerabilit...
How severe is CVE-2020-3602?
CVE-2020-3602 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-3602?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Staros, Cisco Asr 5500, Cisco Asr 5700.