CVE-2019-1730: Cisco NX-OS Software Bash Bypass Guest Shell Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Bash shell implementation for Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to bypass the limited command set of the restricted Guest Shell and execute commands at the privilege level of a network-admin user outside of the Guest Shell. The attacker must authenticate with valid administrator device credentials. The vulnerability is due to the incorrect implementation of a CLI command that allows a Bash command to be incorrectly invoked on the Guest Shell CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and entering a crafted command at the Guest Shell prompt. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to issue commands that should be restricted by a Guest Shell account.
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What is CVE-2019-1730?
CVE-2019-1730 is a vulnerability in the Bash shell implementation for Cisco NX-OS Software that allows an authenticated, local attacker to bypass the limited command set of the restricted Guest Shell.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1730?
The severity of CVE-2019-1730 is high with a CVSS score of 6.7.
How does CVE-2019-1730 impact Cisco NX-OS Software?
CVE-2019-1730 allows an attacker to execute commands at the privilege level of a network-admin user outside of the Guest Shell.
What is the affected software for CVE-2019-1730?
The affected software for CVE-2019-1730 is Cisco NX-OS Software versions 7.0(3)i4 through 7.0(3)i4(9) and 7.0(3)i7 through 7.0(3)i7(4).
How can I fix CVE-2019-1730?
To fix CVE-2019-1730, Cisco recommends upgrading to a fixed software release.