CWE Code: 78
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Summary: a vulnerability in cisco ios xe software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with elevated privileges. the vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of commands supplied by the user. an attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to a device and submitting crafted input to the affected commands. an exploit could allow the attacker to gain root privileges on the affected device.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2019-03-28
Last Modified Date: 2019-10-09
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CWE Code: 78
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Summary: a vulnerability in cisco ios xe software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with elevated privileges. the vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of commands supplied by the user. an attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to a device and submitting crafted input to the affected commands. an exploit could allow the attacker to gain root privileges on the affected device.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2019-03-28
Last Modified Date: 2019-10-09
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