CVE-2024-20398 | Cisco IOS XR Software - CLI Operational Intel

Executive Risk Summary

"A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to obtain read/write file system access on the underlying operating system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user arguments that are passed to specific CLI commands, allowing an attacker with a low-privileged account to potentially elevate privileges to root."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Firmware Image

Target Asset Cisco IOS XR Software

Standard Path Global Firmware

Manual Verification Required

This is a non-Windows asset (Cisco). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Network disruption possible during patching

Internal Work Notes

CVE-2024-20398: Cisco IOS XR Software CLI vulnerability allowing privilege escalation; patch and verify version using 'show version' CLI command

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Intelligence Sources

Official Advisoryhttps://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iosxr-priv-esc-CrG5vhCq

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