CVE-2019-1618: Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches Standalone NX-OS Mode Tetration Analytics Agent Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Tetration Analytics agent for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code as root. The vulnerability is due to an incorrect permissions setting. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by replacing valid agent files with malicious code. A successful exploit could result in the execution of code supplied by the attacker. Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Standalone NX-OS Mode are affected running versions prior to 7.0(3)I7(5).
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What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2019-1618.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1618?
The severity of CVE-2019-1618 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is affected by CVE-2019-1618?
The Tetration Analytics agent for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode is affected by CVE-2019-1618.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-1618?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2019-1618 by leveraging an incorrect permissions setting in the Tetration Analytics agent for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode to execute arbitrary code as root.
Are Cisco Nexus 9000 switches vulnerable to CVE-2019-1618?
No, Cisco Nexus 9000 switches are not vulnerable to CVE-2019-1618.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1618?
To fix CVE-2019-1618, update to a version of Cisco NX-OS that is not vulnerable or apply the necessary patch provided by Cisco.