Cisco Data Center Network Manager prior 11.4(1) improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Cisco Data Center Network Manager. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. This manipulation causes improper authorization. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2020-3540. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Cisco Data Center Network Manager and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 08/19/2020 as cisco-sa-dcnm-bypass-auth-mVDR / CSCvu68927 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-3540. The attack can be launched remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1548.002 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 11.4(1) eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-160109, VDB-160107, VDB-160106 and VDB-160102. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

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Vendor Base Score (Cisco): 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Data Center Network Manager 11.4(1)

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12/12/2019 🔍
08/19/2020 +251 days 🔍
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08/21/2020 +2 days 🔍
11/10/2020 +81 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-dcnm-bypass-auth-mVDR / CSCvu68927
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-3540 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-3540
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-160105
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/21/2020 19:50
Updated: 11/10/2020 18:03
Changes: 08/21/2020 19:50 (49), 08/21/2020 19:55 (1), 11/10/2020 18:03 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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