CVE-2019-1596
published 2019-03-07CVE-2019-1596: A vulnerability in the Bash shell implementation for Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate their privilege level to…
PriorityP342high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.33%
24.6th percentile
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).
Affected
10 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| cisco | nexus_3000_series_switches | >= unspecified < 7.0(3)I7(4) | 7.0(3)I7(4) |
| cisco | nexus_3500_platform_switches | >= unspecified < 7.0(3)I7(4) | 7.0(3)I7(4) |
| cisco | nexus_3600_platform_switches | >= unspecified < 7.0(3)F3(5) | 7.0(3)F3(5) |
| cisco | nexus_9000_series_switches_in_standalone_nx-os_mode | >= unspecified < 7.0(3)I7(4) | 7.0(3)I7(4) |
| cisco | nexus_9500_r-series_line_cards_and_fabric_modules | >= unspecified < 7.0(3)F3(5) | 7.0(3)F3(5) |
| cisco | nx-os | < 7.0\(3\)i4\(9\) | 7.0\(3\)i4\(9\) |
| cisco | nx-os | — | — |
| cisco | nx-os | >= 7.0\(3\)f3\(1\) < 7.0\(3\)f3\(5\) | 7.0\(3\)f3\(5\) |
| cisco | nx-os | >= 7.0\(3\)i5 < 7.0\(3\)i7\(4\) | 7.0\(3\)i7\(4\) |
| cisco | nx-os | >= 7.0\(3\)i7 < 7.0\(3\)i7\(4\) | 7.0\(3\)i7\(4\) |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv3.07.8HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.07.2HIGHAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
vendor_cisco7.8HIGH
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Cisco
Cisco NX-OS Software Bash Shell Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
vendor_cisco·2019-03-06·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2019-1596 [HIGH] CWE-732 Cisco NX-OS Software Bash Shell Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Cisco NX-OS Software Bash Shell Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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.
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/
Cisco
Cisco NX-OS Software Bash Shell Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
vendor_cisco·CVSS 3.0
CVE-2019-1596 Cisco NX-OS Software Bash Shell Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2019-1596: Cisco NX-OS Software Bash Shell Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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 . Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no
CVSS: 3.0
CWE: CWE-732, CWE-732
Bug IDs: CSCvj58962, CSCvk71078, CSCvj58962, CSCvj58962, CSCvk71078
GHSA
GHSA-gqv4-4m7f-x3p4: A vulnerability in the Bash shell implementation for Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate their privilege lev
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-13
CVE-2019-1596 [HIGH] CWE-732 GHSA-gqv4-4m7f-x3p4: A vulnerability in the Bash shell implementation for Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate their privilege lev
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 affec
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2019-03-07
Published