Input validation error in Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU20328

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1960

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system (OS) of an affected device.

The vulnerability exists due to the improper input validation of arguments used with a vulnerable CLI command. A local authenticated attacker can use a specially crafted argument during the execution of an affected command and read arbitrary files on the underlying OS.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software: before 3.11.1

External links

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190807-nfv-read

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.