medium
6.7
CWE
732
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-20190306-nxos-directory: Cisco FXOS and NX-OS Software Unauthorized Directory Access Vulnerability

First published: Wed Mar 06 2019(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the file system permissions of Cisco FXOS Software and Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to access sensitive information that is stored in the file system of an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper implementation of file system permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by accessing and modifying restricted files. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive and critical files. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link: https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190306-nxos-directory

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco FXOS Software=2.3<2.3.1.110=2.2<2.2.2.91=2.1<2.2.2.91=2.0<2.2.2.91=1.1<2.2.2.91
2.3.1.110
2.2.2.91
2.2.2.91
2.2.2.91
2.2.2.91
Cisco NX-OS Software=8.1<8.1(1b)=7.3<8.1(1b)=6.2<6.2(25)=5.2<6.2(25)
8.1(1b)
8.1(1b)
6.2(25)
6.2(25)
Cisco NX-OS Software
Cisco NX-OS Software=6.0(2)A8<6.0(2)A8(10)=Prior to 6.0(2)A8<6.0(2)A8(10)
6.0(2)A8(10)
6.0(2)A8(10)
Cisco NX-OS Software=7.0(3)F3<7.0(3)F3(3c)1
7.0(3)F3(3c)1
Cisco NX-OS Software=7.1<7.1(5)N1(1b)=7.0<7.1(5)N1(1b)=6.0<7.1(5)N1(1b)=5.2<7.1(5)N1(1b)=Prior to 5.2<7.1(5)N1(1b)
7.1(5)N1(1b)
7.1(5)N1(1b)
7.1(5)N1(1b)
7.1(5)N1(1b)
7.1(5)N1(1b)
Cisco NX-OS Software=6.2<6.2(22)=Prior to 6.2<6.2(22)
6.2(22)
6.2(22)
Cisco NX-OS Software=7.0(3)F3<7.0(3)F3(3c)1=7.0(3)F2<7.0(3)F3(3c)1=7.0(3)F1<7.0(3)F3(3c)1
7.0(3)F3(3c)1
7.0(3)F3(3c)1
7.0(3)F3(3c)1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco security advisory?

    The vulnerability ID for this Cisco security advisory is cisco-sa-20190306-nxos-directory.

  • What is the title of this Cisco security advisory?

    The title of this Cisco security advisory is Cisco FXOS and NX-OS Software Unauthorized Directory Access Vulnerability.

  • What is the severity of the cisco-sa-20190306-nxos-directory vulnerability?

    The severity of the cisco-sa-20190306-nxos-directory vulnerability is medium with a CVSS score of 6.7.

  • Which software products are affected by this vulnerability?

    The Cisco FXOS Software and Cisco NX-OS Software are affected by this vulnerability.

  • How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

    An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the file system of an affected system.

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