Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-1603
A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate lower-level privileges to the administrator level. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization enforcement. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the targeted device and executing commands that could lead to elevated privileges. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to make configuration changes to the system as administrator. 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-Standalone 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).
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2019-1603
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-1603
0.22%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 41 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-1603
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
|
NIST | |
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
Cisco Systems, Inc. | |
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2019-1603
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The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.Assigned by: ykramarz@cisco.com (Secondary)
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The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2019-1603
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190306-nxos-privesc
Cisco NX-OS Software Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107328
Cisco NX-OS Software CVE-2019-1603 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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