SB2021022417 - Remote code execution in Cisco NX-OS
Published: February 24, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021022417
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Files or directories accessible to external parties (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1361)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to the service at port 9075/tcp is incorrectly configured to listen and respond to external connection requests. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send specially crafted packets to port 9075/tcp and create, delete, or overwrite arbitrary files on the system with root privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may results in a complete compromise of the affected system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.