A vulnerability in a CLI command of Cisco IOS XR Software for the Cisco 8000 Series Routers and Network Convergence System 540 Series Routers running NCS540L software images could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privilege to root. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to have a valid account on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of command line arguments. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and entering a crafted command at the prompt. A successful exploit could allow an attacker with low-level privileges to escalate their privilege level to root.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: cisco

Published: 2021-02-04T16:40:21.205174Z

Updated: 2024-11-08T23:52:25.131Z

Reserved: 2020-11-13T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2021-1370

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2024-08-03T16:11:16.879Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2021-02-04T17:15:18.857

Modified: 2024-11-21T05:44:11.983

Link: CVE-2021-1370

cve-icon Redhat

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