Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of arguments passed to certain CLI commands. An attacker 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 underlying operating system with elevated privileges. An attacker would need valid user credentials to exploit this vulnerability. Nexus 3000, 3500, and Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Standalone NX-OS Mode are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)I7(4).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Nx-Os | >= 7.0\(3\)i7, < 7.0\(3\)i7\(4\) |
| Cisco | Nexus 3000 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 9000 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 3500 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107345Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107345Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-1606?
CVE-2019-1606 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of an affected device. The vulnerabilit...
How severe is CVE-2019-1606?
CVE-2019-1606 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-1606?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Nx-Os, Cisco Nexus 3000, Cisco Nexus 9000, Cisco Nexus 3500.