Cisco IOS XE up to 17.12.1w UTD Configuration CLI parameters

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Cisco IOS XE up to 17.12.1w. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component UTD Configuration CLI. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper handling of parameters. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-20306. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco IOS XE up to 17.12.1w. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component UTD Configuration CLI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper handling of parameters vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-233. The product does not properly handle when the expected number of parameters, fields, or arguments is not provided in input, or if those parameters are undefined. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the Unified Threat Defense (UTD) configuration CLI of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying host operating system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have level 15 privileges on the affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted CLI command to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system.

The advisory is shared for download at sec.cloudapps.cisco.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-20306 since 11/08/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6

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Class: Improper handling of parameters
CWE: CWE-233 / CWE-229 / CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/08/2023 🔍
03/27/2024 +140 days 🔍
03/27/2024 +0 days 🔍
07/30/2025 +490 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-iosxe-utd-cmd-JbL8KvHT
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-20306 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-20306
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-258316
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108

Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2024 18:22
Updated: 07/30/2025 16:34
Changes: 03/27/2024 18:22 (64), 05/06/2024 13:27 (1), 07/30/2025 16:34 (12)
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