CVE-2020-3138

Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the upgrade component of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install a malicious file when upgrading. The vulnerability is due to insufficient signature validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing a crafted upgrade file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to upload crafted code to the affected device.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco NA
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-nfvis-codex-shs4NhvS vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3138?
CVE-2020-3138 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-3138?
To fix CVE-2020-3138, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-3138 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-3138 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-3138?
CVE-2020-3138 affects Cisco NA.
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