Cisco NX-OS up to 5.2(1)SM1(5.1) install all iso Command access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco NX-OS up to 5.2(1)SM1(5.1) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component install all iso Command. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2013-5556. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Cisco NX-OS up to 5.2(1)SM1(5.1) (Router Operating System). Affected is an unknown code of the component install all iso Command. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The license-installation module on the Cisco Nexus 1000V switch 4.2(1)SV1(5.2b) and earlier for VMware vSphere, Cisco Nexus 1000V switch 5.2(1)SM1(5.1) for Microsoft Hyper-V, and Cisco Virtual Security Gateway 4.2(1)VSG1(1) for Nexus 1000V switches allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary commands via crafted "install all iso" arguments, aka Bug ID CSCui21340.

The weakness was disclosed 11/14/2013 as Cisco Nexus 1000V Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-5556 since 08/22/2013. The attack needs to be approached locally. A authentication is needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 78858 (Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switches Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability (CSCui21340)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CISCO.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (88884), Tenable (78858), SecurityFocus (BID 63732†), OSVDB (99952†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-42429†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 78858
Nessus Name: Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switches Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability (CSCui21340)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: Cisco Nexus 1000V Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-5556 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5556
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11232
X-Force: 88884
SecurityFocus: 63732 - Cisco Nexus 1000V CVE-2013-5556 Local Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
OSVDB: 99952
Vulnerability Center: 42429 - Cisco License Installation Module of Cisco Nexus 1000V Local Commands Execution Vulnerability via Crafted Argument to \x27install all iso\x27 Command, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 11/22/2013 13:09
Updated: 06/02/2021 11:46
Changes: 11/22/2013 13:09 (70), 05/16/2017 04:29 (2), 06/02/2021 11:46 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:671:103

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