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 3000 Series Switches are affected running software versions prior to 7.0(3)I4(9) and 7.0(3)I7(4). Nexus 3500 Platform Switches are affected running software versions prior to 7.0(3)I7(4). Nexus 3600 Platform Switches are affected running software versions prior to 7.0(3)F3(5). Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Stand are affected running software versions prior to 7.0(3)F3(5).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Nx-Os | >= 7.0\(3\), < 7.0\(3\)i7\(6\) |
| Cisco | Nexus 3500 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 3000 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 3600 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 9000 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 9500 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107388Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107388Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-1612?
CVE-2019-1612 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (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-2019-1612?
CVE-2019-1612 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-1612?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Nx-Os, Cisco Nexus 3500, Cisco Nexus 3000, Cisco Nexus 3600, Cisco Nexus 9000.