CVE-2019-1790: Cisco NX-OS Software Command Injection Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker with valid administrator credentials to execute arbitrary commands 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 administrator credentials to exploit this vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1790?
CVE-2019-1790 has a high severity level as it allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1790?
To fix CVE-2019-1790, upgrade to a patched version of Cisco NX-OS Software that addresses the vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-1790?
CVE-2019-1790 affects multiple versions of Cisco NX-OS Software, specifically those prior to version 7.3 and between versions 5.2 and 8.3.
Can CVE-2019-1790 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-1790 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires valid administrator credentials on the affected device.
What types of devices are impacted by CVE-2019-1790?
Devices running vulnerable versions of Cisco NX-OS, including various models of Cisco Nexus switches, are impacted by CVE-2019-1790.