What is CVE-2019-1588?

CVE-2019-1588 is a vulnerability in the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches that allows an authenticated, local attacker to read arbitrary files on the device.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1588?

CVE-2019-1588 has a severity value of 4.4, which is considered medium.

How does CVE-2019-1588 affect Cisco Nexus 9000 switches running in ACI mode?

CVE-2019-1588 affects Cisco Nexus 9000 switches running in ACI mode by allowing an authenticated, local attacker to read arbitrary files on the affected device.

How can I fix CVE-2019-1588?

To fix CVE-2019-1588, it is recommended to apply the necessary updates or patches provided by Cisco.

Is Cisco aware of CVE-2019-1588?

Yes, Cisco is aware of CVE-2019-1588 and has released a security advisory regarding this vulnerability.

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CVE-2019-1588

medium

4.4

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6/3/2019

21/11/2024

CVE-2019-1588: Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches Application-Centric Infrastructure Mode Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability

First published: Wed Mar 06 2019(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches running in Application-Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode could allow an authenticated, local attacker to read arbitrary files on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to a lack of proper input and validation checking mechanisms of user-supplied input sent to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker unauthorized access to read arbitrary files on an affected device. This vulnerability has been fixed in version 14.0(1h).

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco NX-OS	<14.0\(1h\)
Cisco Nexus 9000 Firmware
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Cisco NX-OS	<14.0\(1h\)
Cisco Nexus 9000 Firmware

Remedy

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190306-aci-file-read

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1588?
CVE-2019-1588 is a vulnerability in the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches that allows an authenticated, local attacker to read arbitrary files on the device.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1588?
CVE-2019-1588 has a severity value of 4.4, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2019-1588 affect Cisco Nexus 9000 switches running in ACI mode?
CVE-2019-1588 affects Cisco Nexus 9000 switches running in ACI mode by allowing an authenticated, local attacker to read arbitrary files on the affected device.
How can I fix CVE-2019-1588?
To fix CVE-2019-1588, it is recommended to apply the necessary updates or patches provided by Cisco.
Is Cisco aware of CVE-2019-1588?
Yes, Cisco is aware of CVE-2019-1588 and has released a security advisory regarding this vulnerability.

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