CVE-2019-1791: Cisco NX-OS Software Command Injection Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker with administrator credentials 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 administrator credentials to exploit this vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1791?
CVE-2019-1791 has been assigned a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary command execution with elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1791?
To fix CVE-2019-1791, update your Cisco NX-OS software to a version that addresses this vulnerability as specified in Cisco's security advisory.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-1791?
CVE-2019-1791 affects authenticated users with administrator credentials on vulnerable versions of Cisco NX-OS.
Can CVE-2019-1791 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2019-1791 can only be exploited by an authenticated, local attacker.
What are the possible consequences of exploiting CVE-2019-1791?
Exploitation of CVE-2019-1791 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system, potentially leading to further compromise of the system.