SB2021022417 - Remote code execution in Cisco NX-OS

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SB2021022417 - Remote code execution in Cisco NX-OS

Published: February 24, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021022417
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Files or directories accessible to external parties (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1361)

CWE-ID: CWE-552 - Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


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.

References