CVE-2020-28251
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CVE-2020-28251 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. NETSCOUT AirMagnet Enterprise 11.1.4 build 37257 and earlier has a sensor escalated privileges vulnerability that can be exploited to provide someone with administrative access to a sensor, with credentials to invoke a command to provide root access to the operating system. The attacker must complete a straightforward password-cracking exercise.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NETSCOUT AirMagnet Enterprise 11.1.4 build 37257 and earlier has a sensor escalated privileges vulnerability that can be exploited to provide someone with administrative access to a sensor, with credentials to invoke a command to provide root access to the operating system. The attacker must complete a straightforward password-cracking exercise.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netscout | Airmagnet Enterprise | <= 11.1.4 |
References
- https://www.netscout.com/securityadvisoriesVendor Advisory
- https://www.netscout.com/securityadvisoriesVendor Advisory
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