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).
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: cisco

Published: 2019-03-07T19:00:00Z

Updated: 2024-11-20T17:27:02.306Z

Reserved: 2018-12-06T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2019-1596

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2024-08-04T18:20:28.291Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2019-03-07T19:29:00.223

Modified: 2024-11-21T04:36:53.150

Link: CVE-2019-1596

cve-icon Redhat

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