cisco-sa-20190828-ucs-privescalation: Cisco Unified Computing System Fabric Interconnect root Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Aug 28 2019(Updated: )
A vulnerability in a specific CLI command within the local management (local-mgmt) context for Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges as the root user on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to extraneous subcommand options present for a specific CLI command within the local-mgmt context. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to an affected device, entering the local-mgmt context, and issuing a specific CLI command and submitting user input. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands as root on an affected device. The attacker would need to have valid user credentials for the device. 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-20190828-ucs-privescalation
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco NX-OS Software | =4.0<4.0(2a)=3.2<3.2(3l)=Earlier than 3.2<3.2(3l) | 4.0(2a) 3.2(3l) 3.2(3l) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this Cisco Unified Computing System Fabric Interconnect vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is cisco-sa-20190828-ucs-privescalation.
What is the severity level of cisco-sa-20190828-ucs-privescalation?
The severity level of cisco-sa-20190828-ucs-privescalation is high.
What is the affected software for cisco-sa-20190828-ucs-privescalation?
The affected software for cisco-sa-20190828-ucs-privescalation is Cisco NX-OS Software version 4.0(2a), 3.2(3l), and earlier than 3.2(3l).
How does cisco-sa-20190828-ucs-privescalation impact an affected device?
cisco-sa-20190828-ucs-privescalation could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges as the root user on an affected device.
Is there a Cisco Security Advisory for cisco-sa-20190828-ucs-privescalation?
Yes, there is a Cisco Security Advisory for cisco-sa-20190828-ucs-privescalation. You can find it at the following URL: [Cisco Security Advisory](https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190828-ucs-privescalation)
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