Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in a Virtualization Manager (VMAN) related CLI command of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying Linux operating system with a privilege level of root. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of arguments passed to a specific VMAN CLI command on the affected device. An attacker who has administrator access to an affected device could exploit this vulnerability by including malicious input as the argument of an affected command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device with root privileges, which may lead to complete system compromise.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios Xe | 15.3\(3\)s |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-12661?
CVE-2019-12661 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in a Virtualization Manager (VMAN) related CLI command of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying Linux opera...
How severe is CVE-2019-12661?
CVE-2019-12661 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12661?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios Xe.