CVE-2019-1775: Cisco NX-OS Software Command Injection Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of an affected device. This 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1775?
CVE-2019-1775 has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1775?
To mitigate CVE-2019-1775, it is recommended to upgrade Cisco NX-OS to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2019-1775?
CVE-2019-1775 affects various Cisco NX-OS software versions across multiple Cisco Nexus devices.
Can unprivileged users exploit CVE-2019-1775?
No, exploitation of CVE-2019-1775 requires an authenticated, local attacker.
What impact does CVE-2019-1775 have on affected Cisco devices?
CVE-2019-1775 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of the affected device.