cisco-sa-20190703-nfvis-commandinj: Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software Command Injection Vulnerability
A vulnerability in Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system (OS) of an affected device as root. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of a configuration file that is accessible to a local shell user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by including malicious input during the execution of this file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying OS as root. 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-20190703-nfvis-commandinj
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-20190703-nfvis-commandinj?
The severity level of cisco-sa-20190703-nfvis-commandinj is critical due to the potential for remote command execution by an authenticated local attacker.
How do I fix cisco-sa-20190703-nfvis-commandinj?
To fix cisco-sa-20190703-nfvis-commandinj, you should upgrade to the latest version of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software that addresses this vulnerability.
What impact does cisco-sa-20190703-nfvis-commandinj have on my system?
The impact of cisco-sa-20190703-nfvis-commandinj allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with root privileges.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-20190703-nfvis-commandinj?
Organizations using Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software are affected by cisco-sa-20190703-nfvis-commandinj.
Is there a workaround for cisco-sa-20190703-nfvis-commandinj?
There are currently no documented workarounds for cisco-sa-20190703-nfvis-commandinj; applying the available software updates is recommended.