#VU13448 Security restrictions bypass in Cisco NX-OS - CVE-2018-0294
Published: June 20, 2018 / Updated: June 25, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU13448
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0294
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cisco NX-OS
Cisco NX-OS
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc
Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to configure an unauthorized administrator account for an affected device.
The vulnerability exists in the write-erase feature due to improper deletion of sensitive files when certain CLI commands are used to clear the device configuration and reload a device. A local attacker can log into an affected device as an administrative user and configure an unauthorized account for the device.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.