Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Cisco Duo Device Health Application for Windows
CVE-2023-20229
7.1HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Cisco
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 16 August 2023
What is CVE-2023-20229?
A vulnerability in the CryptoService function of the Cisco Duo Device Health Application for Windows enables low-privilege authenticated local attackers to exploit insufficient input validation. By executing a directory traversal attack, an attacker can overwrite arbitrary files on the affected system using a cryptographic key, potentially leading to denial of service (DoS) or data loss.

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Affected Version(s)
Cisco Duo Device Health Application 5.0.0.0
Cisco Duo Device Health Application 5.1.0.0
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved