CVE-2019-12662

Cisco NX-OS and IOS XE Software Virtual Service Image Signature Bypass Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco NX-OS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker with valid administrator or privilege level 15 credentials to load a virtual service image and bypass signature verification on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper signature verification during the installation of an Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) image. An authenticated, local attacker could exploit this vulnerability and load a malicious, unsigned OVA image on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to perform code execution on a crafted software OVA image.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco NX-OS Software 6.0(2)A1(1)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190925-vman vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-12662?
CVE-2019-12662 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-12662?
To fix CVE-2019-12662, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-12662 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-12662 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-12662?
CVE-2019-12662 affects Cisco Cisco NX-OS Software 6.0(2)A1(1).
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