CVE-2019-12660 MEDIUM

CVE-2019-12660: Cisco IOS XE Software ASIC Register Write Vulnerability

Vendor Cisco
Product Cisco IOS XE Software 3.2.11aSG
Weakness CWE-668
Published September 25, 2019
Last update November 21, 2024

CVSS base score

5.5/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to write values to the underlying memory of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper input validation and authorization of specific commands that a user can execute within the CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to an affected device and issuing a specific set of commands. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify the configuration of the device to cause it to be non-secure and abnormally functioning.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

September 25, 2019 CVE published
November 21, 2024 Record updated