Cisco Data Center Network Manager Path Traversal Vulnerability
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cisco-sa-dcnm-patrav-pW9RkhyW
Final
1.0
1.0
2020-08-19T15:37:47
Initial public release.
2020-08-19T16:00:00
2020-08-19T16:00:00
TVCE
A vulnerability in a specific REST API method of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a path traversal attack on an affected device.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input to the API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to the API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the affected device.
Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
This advisory is available at the following link:
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-patrav-pW9RkhyW ["https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-patrav-pW9RkhyW"]
At the time of publication, this vulnerability affected Cisco DCNM Software releases earlier than Release 11.4(1).
Only products listed in the Vulnerable Products ["#vp"] section of this advisory are known to be affected by this vulnerability.
There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
When considering software upgrades ["https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/resources/security_vulnerability_policy.html#fixes"], customers are advised to regularly consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the Cisco Security Advisories page ["https://www.cisco.com/go/psirt"], to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution.
In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers.
Fixed Releases
At the time of publication, Cisco DCNM Software releases 11.4(1) and later contained the fix for this vulnerability.
See the Details section in the bug ID(s) at the top of this advisory for the most complete and current information.
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The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.
This vulnerability was found during internal security testing.
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https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-patrav-pW9RkhyW
Cisco Data Center Network Manager Path Traversal Vulnerability
Cisco Data Center Network Manager
vuln-CVE-2020-3519
CSCvt86736
CSCvt86736
Complete.
CVE-2020-3519
CVRFPID-233075
5.4
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-dcnm-patrav-pW9RkhyW
Cisco Data Center Network Manager Path Traversal Vulnerability