Vulnerability identifier: #VU20328

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

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: All versions

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

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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.