MEDIUM · 6.7

CVE-2023-20236

A vulnerability in the iPXE boot function of Cisco IOS XR software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install an unverified software image on an affected device. This vulnerability is ...

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the iPXE boot function of Cisco IOS XR software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install an unverified software image on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient image verification. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the boot parameters for image verification during the iPXE boot process on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to boot an unverified software image on the 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

VendorProductVersions
CiscoIos Xr< 7.10.1
Cisco8201-
Cisco8202-
Cisco8208-
Cisco8212-
Cisco8218-
Cisco8804-
Cisco8808-
Cisco8812-
Cisco8818-
Cisco8831-
CiscoAsr 9000-
CiscoAsr 9000V-
CiscoAsr 9001-
CiscoAsr 9006-
CiscoAsr 9010-
CiscoAsr 9901-
CiscoAsr 9902-
CiscoAsr 9903-
CiscoAsr 9904-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-20236?

CVE-2023-20236 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the iPXE boot function of Cisco IOS XR software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install an unverified software image on an affected device. This vulnerability is ...

How severe is CVE-2023-20236?

CVE-2023-20236 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-2023-20236?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios Xr, Cisco 8201, Cisco 8202, Cisco 8208, Cisco 8212.