CWE Code: 264
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Permissions Privileges and Access Controls
Summary: 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).
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2019-03-07
Last Modified Date: 2019-10-09