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iOS CVE-2020-3235

HIGH
Incorrect Access of Indexable Resource ('Range Error') (CWE-118)
2020-06-03 psirt@cisco.com
7.7
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Memory index range validation
Impact

CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 1.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software on Catalyst 4500 Series Switches could allow an authenticated, remote. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-118. A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software on Catalyst 4500 Series Switches could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation when the software processes specific SNMP object identifiers. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted SNMP packet to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition. Note: To exploit this vulnerability by using SNMPv2c or earlier, the attacker must know the SNMP read-only community string for an affected system. To exploit this vulnerability by using SNMPv3, the attacker must know the user credentials for the affected system. Affected products include: Cisco Ios, Cisco Ios Xe, Oracle Goldengate Management Pack.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.7 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

DescriptionNVD

A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software on Catalyst 4500 Series Switches could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation when the software processes specific SNMP object identifiers. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted SNMP packet to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition. Note: To exploit this vulnerability by using SNMPv2c or earlier, the attacker must know the SNMP read-only community string for an affected system. To exploit this vulnerability by using SNMPv3, the attacker must know the user credentials for the affected system.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
1.6%
Top 28% exploitable
Data Quality
2 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 1.6%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

40
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +2
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Denial of Service attacks render applications or systems unavailable by overwhelming resources or triggering failure conditions.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

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cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2\(53\)sg1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2\(53\)sg2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2\(53\)sg3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2\(53\)sg4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2\(53\)sg5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2\(53\)sg6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2\(53\)sg7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2\(53\)sg8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2\(53\)sg9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2\(53\)sg10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2\(53\)sg11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2\(54\)sg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2\(54\)sg1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2\(54\)wo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:15.0\(1\)ey:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:15.0\(1\)ey2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:15.0\(1\)xo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:15.0\(1\)xo1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:15.0\(2\)ex2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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