cisco-sa-20190501-aci-filter-query: Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches Application Centric Infrastructure Mode Filter Query Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published May 1, 2019
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Updated

A vulnerability in Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches in Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information. The vulnerability occurs because the affected software does not properly validate user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by issuing certain commands with filtered query results on the device. This action may cause returned messages to display confidential system information. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read sensitive information on the device. 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-20190501-aci-filter-query

Credit

Octav Opaschi(Detack GmbH)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches

Event History

May 1, 2019
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of Cisco vulnerability cisco-sa-20190501-aci-filter-query?

The severity of Cisco vulnerability cisco-sa-20190501-aci-filter-query is rated as high due to the potential for authenticated remote attackers to access sensitive information.

2

How do I fix Cisco vulnerability cisco-sa-20190501-aci-filter-query?

To fix Cisco vulnerability cisco-sa-20190501-aci-filter-query, ensure that you upgrade to the latest software version recommended by Cisco.

3

Which Cisco products are affected by vulnerability cisco-sa-20190501-aci-filter-query?

Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches operating in Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode are affected by vulnerability cisco-sa-20190501-aci-filter-query.

4

What causes Cisco vulnerability cisco-sa-20190501-aci-filter-query?

Cisco vulnerability cisco-sa-20190501-aci-filter-query is caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the affected software.

5

Can Cisco vulnerability cisco-sa-20190501-aci-filter-query be exploited remotely?

Yes, Cisco vulnerability cisco-sa-20190501-aci-filter-query can be exploited remotely by an authenticated attacker.

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