Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-1604
A vulnerability in the user account management interface of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to an incorrect authorization check of user accounts and their associated Group ID (GID). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by taking advantage of a logic error that will permit the use of higher privileged commands than what is necessarily assigned. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute commands with elevated privileges on the underlying Linux shell of an affected device. Nexus 7000 and 7700 Series Switches are affected in versions prior to 6.2(22), 8.2(3), and 8.3(2). 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-2019-1604
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-1604
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-1604
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
7.3
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.3
|
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-2019-1604
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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. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2019-1604
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190306-nxos-privesca
Cisco NX-OS Software Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107323
Cisco NX-OS Software CVE-2019-1604 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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