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Cisco XE: CVE-2018-15374: Cisco IOS XE Software Digital Signature Verification Bypass Vulnerability

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Cisco XE: CVE-2018-15374: Cisco IOS XE Software Digital Signature Verification Bypass Vulnerability

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
10/05/2018
Created
08/02/2019
Added
07/30/2019
Modified
01/05/2024

Description

A vulnerability in the Image Verification feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install a malicious software image or file on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to the affected software improperly verifying digital signatures for software images and files that are uploaded to a device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious software image or file to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass digital signature verification checks for software images and files and install a malicious software image or file on the affected device.

Solution(s)

  • cisco-xe-upgrade-latest

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