Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the controller authorization functionality of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series ACI Mode Switch Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate standard users with root privilege on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to a misconfiguration of certain sudoers files for the bashroot component on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the affected device with a crafted user ID, which may allow temporary administrative access to escalate privileges. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to escalate privileges on an affected device. This Vulnerability has been fixed in version 4.0(1h)
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Nx-Os | 8.3\(0\)sk\(0.39\) |
| Cisco | Nexus 92160Yc-X | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 92304Qc | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 9236C | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 9272Q | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 93108Tc-Ex | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 93120Tx | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 93128Tx | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 93180Yc-Ex | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 9332Pq | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 9336Pq Aci Spine | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 9372Px | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 9372Tx | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 9396Px | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 9396Tx | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 9500 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 9504 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 9508 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 9516 | - |
| Cisco | Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Software | <= 4.0\(1h\) |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107312Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107312Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-1585?
CVE-2019-1585 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the controller authorization functionality of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series ACI Mode Switch Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate standard users with root priv...
How severe is CVE-2019-1585?
CVE-2019-1585 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-2019-1585?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Nx-Os, Cisco Nexus 92160Yc-X, Cisco Nexus 92304Qc, Cisco Nexus 9236C, Cisco Nexus 9272Q.