CVE-2020-3475 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-3475, a vulnerability in Cisco IOS XE Software that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or cause denial of service. Find out how to mitigate and prevent this issue.
Cisco IOS XE Software Web Management Framework Vulnerabilities
Understanding CVE-2020-3475
Multiple vulnerabilities in the web management framework of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or cause denial of service.
What is CVE-2020-3475?
The vulnerabilities in Cisco IOS XE Software could enable a remote attacker with read-only privileges to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or disrupt the web management software.
The Impact of CVE-2020-3475
These vulnerabilities could lead to unauthorized data access or cause the web management software to hang or crash, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-3475
The technical aspects of the vulnerability are as follows:
Vulnerability Description
- Authenticated, remote attackers with read-only privileges could exploit the vulnerabilities.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Cisco IOS XE Software 16.1.1
- Vendor: Cisco
- Version: n/a
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Base Score: 4.3 (Medium Severity)
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: None
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-3475 vulnerability:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply vendor patches or updates as soon as they are available.
- Monitor Cisco's security advisories for any new information or updates.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update access controls and user privileges.
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Regularly check for and apply security patches and updates provided by Cisco.