CVE-2020-3478— Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software File Overwrite Vulnerability
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Affected
Cisco Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software（NFVIS）是美国思科（Cisco）公司的一套NVF基础架构软件平台。该平台可以通过中央协调器和控制器实现虚拟化服务的全生命周期管理。 Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS)的REST API存在安全漏洞，攻击者利用此漏洞可以覆盖受影响设备上受限制的文件。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 3 AI
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2020-3478
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software File Overwrite Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the REST API of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to overwrite certain files that should be restricted on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization enforcement on an affected system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a file using the REST API. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to overwrite and upload files, which could degrade the functionality of the affected system.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
输入验证不恰当
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Cisco?Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software 输入验证错误漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software（NFVIS）是美国思科（Cisco）公司的一套NVF基础架构软件平台。该平台可以通过中央协调器和控制器实现虚拟化服务的全生命周期管理。 Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS)的REST API存在安全漏洞，攻击者利用此漏洞可以覆盖受影响设备上受限制的文件。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
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| Cisco | Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software | n/a | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2020-3478 (1)
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-nfvis-file-overwrite-UONzPMkr vendor-advisory x_refsource_CISCO
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| CVE-2020-3530 | 8.4 HIGH | Cisco IOS XR Authenticated User Privilege Escalation Vulnerability |
| CVE-2020-3498 | 6.5 MEDIUM | Cisco Jabber for Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability |
| CVE-2020-3545 | 6.0 MEDIUM | Cisco FXOS Software Buffer Overflow Vulnerability |
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| CVE-2020-3542 | 5.3 MEDIUM | Cisco Webex Training Unauthorized Meeting Join Vulnerability |
| CVE-2020-3451 | 4.7 MEDIUM | Cisco Small Business RV340 Series Routers Command Injection and Remote Code Execution Vuln |
| CVE-2020-3453 | 4.7 MEDIUM | Cisco Small Business RV340 Series Routers Command Injection and Remote Code Execution Vuln |
| CVE-2020-3541 | 4.4 MEDIUM | Cisco Webex Meetings Client for Windows, Webex Meetings Desktop App, and Webex Teams Infor |
| CVE-2020-3547 | 4.3 MEDIUM | Cisco Email Security Appliance, Cisco Content Security Management Appliance, and Cisco Web |
| CVE-2020-3365 | 4.3 MEDIUM | Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software Path Traversal Vulnerability |
| CVE-2020-3473 | Cisco IOS XR Software Authenticated User Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | |
| CVE-2020-3546 | Cisco Email Security Appliance Information Disclosure Vulnerability |
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