CVE-2019-1894: Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software Arbitrary File Read and Write Vulnerability
A vulnerability in Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with administrator privileges to overwrite or read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system (OS) of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper input validation in NFVIS filesystem commands. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using crafted variables during the execution of an affected command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overwrite or read arbitrary files on the underlying OS.
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What is CVE-2019-1894?
CVE-2019-1894 is a vulnerability in Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) that allows an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to overwrite or read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system.
How severe is CVE-2019-1894?
CVE-2019-1894 has a severity rating of 7.2, which is considered critical.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-1894?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-1894 by gaining authenticated access with administrator privileges and then overwriting or reading arbitrary files on the underlying operating system.
Which version of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software is affected?
Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software version 3.9.1 is affected by CVE-2019-1894.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-1894?
Yes, Cisco has provided a fix for CVE-2019-1894. Please refer to the Cisco Security Advisory for more information.