Cisco IOS XR up to 24.3.1 Configuration File credentials storage

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Cisco IOS XR 24.1.1/24.1.2/24.2.1/24.2.11/24.3.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Configuration File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to credentials storage. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-20489. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Cisco IOS XR 24.1.1/24.1.2/24.2.1/24.2.11/24.3.1. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a credentials storage vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-256. Storing a password in plaintext may result in a system compromise. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the storage method of the PON Controller configuration file could allow an authenticated, local attacker with low privileges to obtain the MongoDB credentials. This vulnerability is due to improper storage of the unencrypted database credentials on the device that is running Cisco IOS XR Software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing the configuration files on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to view MongoDB credentials.

The advisory is shared for download at sec.cloudapps.cisco.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-20489 since 11/08/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1552.

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Class: Credentials storage
CWE: CWE-256 / CWE-255
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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11/08/2023 🔍
09/11/2024 +307 days 🔍
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10/03/2024 +22 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-iosxr-ponctlr-ci-OHcHmsFL
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-20489 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-20489
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-277228
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108

Entryinfo

Created: 09/11/2024 19:27
Updated: 10/03/2024 04:38
Changes: 09/11/2024 19:27 (65), 10/03/2024 04:38 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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