Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco FXOS Software and Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker with administrator credentials 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 administrator credentials to exploit this vulnerability. NX-OS versions prior to 8.3(1) are affected. NX-OS versions prior to 8.3(1) are affected.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Nx-Os | >= 5.2, < 6.2\(25\) |
| Cisco | Mds 9000 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 31108Tc-V | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 31128Pq | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 3132C-Z | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 3132Q | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 3132Q-V | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 3132Q-Xl | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 3164Q | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 3172 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 3172Pq-Xl | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108392Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108392Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-1780?
CVE-2019-1780 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 with administrator credentials to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying o...
How severe is CVE-2019-1780?
CVE-2019-1780 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-2019-1780?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Nx-Os, Cisco Mds 9000, Cisco Mds 9100, Cisco Mds 9200, Cisco Mds 9500.