CVE-2019-1735: Cisco NX-OS Software Command Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2019-1735)
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges on the underlying operating system of an affected device. 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 user credentials to exploit this vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1735?
The severity of CVE-2019-1735 is rated as high due to the potential for authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1735?
To fix CVE-2019-1735, update your Cisco NX-OS Software to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of Cisco NX-OS are affected by CVE-2019-1735?
Cisco NX-OS versions prior to 8.3(1) and between 7.0(3)i4 and 7.0(3)i7(6) are affected by CVE-2019-1735.
Can CVE-2019-1735 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2019-1735 requires local authentication, meaning an attacker must have local access to the device to exploit the vulnerability.
What type of devices are impacted by CVE-2019-1735?
CVE-2019-1735 impacts devices running Cisco NX-OS Software, specifically those versions noted in the advisory.