A vulnerability in the Bash shell implementation for Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate their privilege level to root. The attacker must authenticate with valid user credentials. The vulnerability is due to incorrect permissions of a system executable. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and entering a crafted command at the Bash prompt. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to escalate their privilege level to root. Nexus 3000 Series Switches are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)I7(4). Nexus 3500 Platform Switches are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)I7(4). Nexus 3600 Platform Switches are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)F3(5). Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Standalone NX-OS Mode are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)I7(4). Nexus 9500 R-Series Line Cards and Fabric Modules are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)F3(5).
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8, requiring local system access to exploit with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 6 products from cisco, from cisco, from cisco and 3 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2019, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2019-03-07T19:29:00.223
2024-11-21T04:36:53.150
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 7.8 (HIGH)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.9
10.0
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | cisco | nx-os | < 7.0\(3\)i4\(9\) | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | nx-os | < 7.0\(3\)i7\(4\) | Yes |
| Hardware | cisco | nexus_3000 | - | No |
| Operating System | cisco | nx-os | < 7.0\(3\)i7\(4\) | Yes |
| Hardware | cisco | nexus_3500 | - | No |
| Operating System | cisco | nx-os | < 7.0\(3\)f3\(5\) | Yes |
| Hardware | cisco | nexus_3600 | - | No |
| Operating System | cisco | nx-os | < 7.0\(3\)i4\(9\) | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | nx-os | < 7.0\(3\)i7\(4\) | Yes |
| Hardware | cisco | nexus_9000 | - | No |
| Operating System | cisco | nx-os | < 7.0\(3\)f3\(5\) | Yes |
| Hardware | cisco | nexus_9500 | - | No |
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