Buffer overflow in Cisco Mds 9000
CVE-2019-1605
A vulnerability in the NX-API feature of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary code as root. The vulnerability is due to incorrect input validation in the NX-API feature. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP or HTTPS request to an internal service on an affected device that has the NX-API feature enabled. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code as root. Note: The NX-API feature is disabled by default. MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switches are affected in versions prior to 8.1(1). Nexus 3000 Series Switches are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)I4(8) and 7.0(3)I7(1). Nexus 3500 Platform Switches are affected in versions prior to 6.0(2)A8(8). Nexus 3600 Platform Switches are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)F3(5). Nexus 2000, 5500, 5600, and 6000 Series Switches are affected in versions prior to 7.3(2)N1(1). Nexus 7000 and 7700 Series Switches are affected in versions prior to 7.3(3)D1(1). Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Standalone NX-OS Mode are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)I4(8) and 7.0(3)I7(1). Nexus 9500 R-Series Line Cards and Fabric Modules are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)F3(5).
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (44.3th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 44th percentile — 44.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Cisco Mds 9000
- Cisco Mds 9000 Series Multilayer Switches — versions unspecified
- Cisco Nexus 2000
- Cisco Nexus 2000, 5500, 5600, And 6000 Series Switches — versions unspecified
- Cisco Nexus 3000
- Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches — versions unspecified, unspecified
- Cisco Nexus 3500
- Cisco Nexus 3500 Platform Switches — versions unspecified
- Cisco Nexus 3600
- Cisco Nexus 3600 Platform Switches — versions unspecified
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/107313 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190306… (vendor-advisory, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-1605?
- CVE-2019-1605 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Mds 9000, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-03-08.
- How severe is CVE-2019-1605?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.