cisco-sa-20190619-cimc-cli-cmdinj: Cisco Integrated Management Controller CLI Command Injection Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jun 19 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to inject arbitrary commands that are executed with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input at the CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating with the administrator password via the CLI of an affected device and submitting crafted input to the affected commands. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device with root privileges. 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-20190619-cimc-cli-cmdinj
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Integrated Management Controller Supervisor |
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What is the severity of cisco-sa-20190619-cimc-cli-cmdinj?
The severity of cisco-sa-20190619-cimc-cli-cmdinj is critical due to the potential for unauthorized command execution with root privileges.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20190619-cimc-cli-cmdinj?
The vulnerability cisco-sa-20190619-cimc-cli-cmdinj affects users of the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) who have authenticated access.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20190619-cimc-cli-cmdinj?
To fix cisco-sa-20190619-cimc-cli-cmdinj, apply the latest firmware updates provided by Cisco for the Cisco Integrated Management Controller.
What causes cisco-sa-20190619-cimc-cli-cmdinj?
cisco-sa-20190619-cimc-cli-cmdinj is caused by insufficient validation of user-supplied input at the command-line interface.
What type of attacks can be executed due to cisco-sa-20190619-cimc-cli-cmdinj?
Exploiting cisco-sa-20190619-cimc-cli-cmdinj can allow an attacker to perform arbitrary command injection, potentially compromising the device's security.
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