CVE-2019-1727
Description
A vulnerability in the Python scripting subsystem of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escape the Python parser and issue arbitrary commands to elevate the attackers privilege level. The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied parameters that are passed to certain Python functions in the scripting sandbox of the affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escape the scripting sandbox and execute arbitrary commands to elevate the attackers privilege level. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have local access and be authenticated to the targeted device with administrative or Python execution privileges. These requirements could limit the possibility of a successful exploit.
Risk Information
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Privilege Escalation Vulnerability For Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Privilege Escalation Vulnerability For Cisco MDS 9710 Multilayer Director | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Privilege Escalation Vulnerability For Cisco MDS 9250i Multiservice Fabric Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Privilege Escalation Vulnerability For Cisco Nexus 7700 10-Slot Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Privilege Escalation Vulnerability For Cisco Nexus 7700 18-Slot Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Privilege Escalation Vulnerability For Cisco Nexus 7700 6-Slot Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Privilege Escalation Vulnerability For Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Privilege Escalation Vulnerability For Cisco MDS 9706 Multilayer Director | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Privilege Escalation Vulnerability For Cisco Nexus 7700 2-Slot Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Privilege Escalation Vulnerability For Cisco MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Privilege Escalation Vulnerability For Cisco MDS 9132T 32-Gbps 32-Port Fibre Channel Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Privilege Escalation Vulnerability For Cisco MDS 9148T 32-Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Privilege Escalation Vulnerability For Cisco MDS 9396T 32-Gbps 96-Port Fibre Channel Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Privilege Escalation Vulnerability For CiscoPro Workgroup EtherSwitch Software | NCM |
| Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command (OS Command Injection) Vulnerability (CVE-2019-1727) | NCM |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-1706000 | Security Update for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches 15.1(4c) |
| PATCH-1705015 | Security Update for Cisco MDS 9710 Multilayer Director 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705016 | Security Update for Cisco MDS 9250i Multiservice Fabric Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705017 | Security Update for Cisco Nexus 7700 10-Slot Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705018 | Security Update for Cisco Nexus 7700 18-Slot Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705019 | Security Update for Cisco Nexus 7700 6-Slot Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705020 | Security Update for Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705021 | Security Update for Cisco MDS 9706 Multilayer Director 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705022 | Security Update for Cisco Nexus 7700 2-Slot Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705023 | Security Update for Cisco MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705024 | Security Update for Cisco MDS 9132T 32-Gbps 32-Port Fibre Channel Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705025 | Security Update for Cisco MDS 9148T 32-Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705026 | Security Update for Cisco MDS 9396T 32-Gbps 96-Port Fibre Channel Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1706035 | Security Update for CiscoPro Workgroup EtherSwitch Software 6.0(2)A8(4) |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234