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 administrator credentials to exploit this vulnerability. Nexus 7000 and 7700 Series Switches are affected in versions prior to 6.2(22), 7.3(3)D1(1), and 8.2(3).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Nx-Os | >= 8.0, < 8.2\(3\) |
| Cisco | Nexus 7000 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 7700 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107393Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107393Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-1607?
CVE-2019-1607 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). 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-2019-1607?
CVE-2019-1607 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-2019-1607?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Nx-Os, Cisco Nexus 7000, Cisco Nexus 7700.