CVE-2019-1813: Cisco NX-OS CLI Command Software Image Signature Verification Vulnerability

Published May 15, 2019
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Image Signature Verification feature of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker with administrator-level credentials to install a malicious software image on an affected device. The vulnerability exists because software digital signatures are not properly verified during CLI command execution. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to install an unsigned software image on an affected device.

Affected Software

69 affected components
Cisco NX-OS>=7.0\(3\)i1\(x\)<7.0\(3\)i7\(5\)
Cisco NX-OS>=9.2<9.2\(2\)
Cisco Nexus 3048
Cisco Nexus 31108pc-v
Cisco Nexus 31108tc-v
Cisco Nexus 31128pq
Cisco Nexus 3132c-z
Cisco Nexus 3132q-v
Cisco Nexus 3132q-x\/3132q-xl
Cisco Nexus 3164q
Cisco Nexus 3172pq\/pq-xl
Cisco Nexus 3172tq-xl
Cisco Nexus 3232c
Cisco Nexus 3264c-e
Cisco Nexus 3264q
Cisco Nexus 3408-s
Cisco Nexus 34180yc
Cisco Nexus 3432d-s
Cisco Nexus 3464c
Cisco Nexus 3524-x\/xl
Cisco Nexus 3548-x\/xl
Cisco Nexus 36180yc-r
Cisco Nexus 3636c-r
Cisco NX-OS>=7.0\(3\)<7.0\(3\)f3\(5\)
Cisco N9k-c9504-fm-r
Cisco N9k-c9508-fm-r
Cisco NX-OS<7.0\(3\)i7\(5\)
Cisco 9432pq
Cisco 9536pq
Cisco 9636pq
Cisco 9736pq
Cisco N9k-x9432c-s
Cisco N9k-x9464px
Cisco N9k-x9464tx2
Cisco N9k-x9564px
Cisco N9k-x9564tx
Cisco N9k-x9636c-r
Cisco N9k-x9636c-rx
Cisco N9k-x97160yc-ex
Cisco N9k-x9732c-ex
Cisco N9k-x9732c-fx
Cisco N9k-x9736c-ex
Cisco N9k-x9736c-fx
Cisco N9k-x9788tc-fx
Cisco Nexus 92160yc-x
Cisco Nexus 92300yc
Cisco Nexus 93108tc-ex
Cisco Nexus 93108tc-fx
Cisco Nexus 93120tx
Cisco Nexus 9316d-gx
Cisco Nexus 93180lc-ex
Cisco Nexus 93180yc-ex
Cisco Nexus 93180yc-fx
Cisco Nexus 93216tc-fx2
Cisco Nexus 93240yc-fx2
Cisco Nexus 9332c
Cisco Nexus 93360yc-fx2
Cisco Nexus 9336c-fx2
Cisco Nexus 9348gc-fxp
Cisco Nexus 93600cd-gx
Cisco Nexus 9364c
Cisco Nexus 9500 Supervisor A
Cisco Nexus 9500 Supervisor A\+
Cisco Nexus 9500 Supervisor B
Cisco Nexus 9500 Supervisor B\+
Cisco Nexus 9504
Cisco Nexus 9508
Cisco Nexus 9516
Cisco X9636q-r

Event History

May 15, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:20 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1813?

The severity of CVE-2019-1813 is classified as high, as it allows an authenticated, local attacker to install a malicious software image on affected devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-1813?

To fix CVE-2019-1813, upgrade to a fixed Cisco NX-OS software version as outlined in the Cisco security advisory.

3

Which versions of Cisco NX-OS are affected by CVE-2019-1813?

CVE-2019-1813 affects Cisco NX-OS versions between 7.0(3)i1(x) and 7.0(3)i7(5), as well as certain versions up to 9.2(2).

4

What type of attack can be performed using CVE-2019-1813?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2019-1813 can install unauthorized software images, which may lead to device compromise.

5

Are there any specific mitigation steps for CVE-2019-1813?

The primary mitigation for CVE-2019-1813 is to ensure that devices are running the updated software versions that address the vulnerability.

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