CVE-2019-1795: Cisco FXOS and NX-OS Software Command Injection Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco FXOS Software and Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying Linux operating system with the privilege level of root. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of arguments passed to a specific CLI command on the affected device. 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 Linux 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-2019-1795?
CVE-2019-1795 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for unauthorized command execution with root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1795?
To fix CVE-2019-1795, update the affected Cisco NX-OS Software to the latest version that addresses this command injection vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-1795?
CVE-2019-1795 affects authenticated users of Cisco FXOS and Cisco NX-OS Software versions up to and including 8.2(3) and certain versions in the 7.x range.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1795?
CVE-2019-1795 is a command injection vulnerability that allows an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands.
Can CVE-2019-1795 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-1795 requires local access, as the exploit can only be executed by an authenticated user on the system.