Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco FXOS Software and Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of an affected device with elevated privileges. 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 device credentials to exploit this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Firepower Extensible Operating System | < 2.4.1.101 |
| Cisco | Firepower 4110 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 4112 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 4115 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 4120 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 4125 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 4140 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 4145 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 4150 | - |
| Cisco | Firepower 9300 | - |
| Cisco | Nx-Os | >= 5.2, < 6.2\(25\) |
| Cisco | Mds 9100 | - |
| Cisco | Mds 9200 | - |
| Cisco | Mds 9500 | - |
| Cisco | Mds 9700 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 3016 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 3048 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 3064 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 3064-T | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 31108Pc-V | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108394Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108394Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-1779?
CVE-2019-1779 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco FXOS Software and Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of an affected ...
How severe is CVE-2019-1779?
CVE-2019-1779 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-2019-1779?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Firepower Extensible Operating System, Cisco Firepower 4110, Cisco Firepower 4112, Cisco Firepower 4115, Cisco Firepower 4120.