cisco-sa-20171129-nxos2
Vulnerability from csaf_cisco
Published
2017-11-29 16:00
Modified
2017-11-29 16:00
Summary
Cisco NX-OS System Software Image Signature Bypass Vulnerability

Notes

Summary
A vulnerability in Cisco NX-OS System Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to bypass signature verification when loading a software image. The vulnerability is due to insufficient NX-OS signature verification for software images. An authenticated, local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass signature verification and load a crafted, unsigned software image on a targeted device. The attacker would need valid administrator credentials to perform this exploit. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable Products
This vulnerability affects the following products running Cisco NX-OS System Software: Multilayer Director Switches Nexus 7000 Series Switches Nexus 7700 Series Switches Unified Computing System Manager For information about affected releases, consult the Cisco bug ID(s) at the top of this advisory.
Products Confirmed Not Vulnerable
No other Cisco products are currently known to be affected by this vulnerability. Cisco has confirmed that this vulnerability does not affect the following products: Firepower 2100 Series Firepower 4100 Series Next-Generation Firewall Firepower 9300 Security Appliance Nexus 1000V Series Switches Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders Nexus 3000 Series Switches Nexus 3500 Platform Switches Nexus 5000 Series Switches Nexus 5500 Platform Switches Nexus 5600 Platform Switches Nexus 6000 Series Switches Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches in Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode Nexus 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode Nexus 9500 R-Series Line Cards and Fabric Modules
Workarounds
There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.
Fixed Software
For information about fixed software releases, consult the Cisco bug ID(s) at the top of this advisory. When considering software upgrades, customers are advised to regularly consult the advisories for Cisco products, which are available from the Cisco Security Advisories and Alerts page ["https://www.cisco.com/go/psirt"], to determine exposure and a complete upgrade solution. In all cases, customers should ensure that the devices to be upgraded contain sufficient memory and confirm that current hardware and software configurations will continue to be supported properly by the new release. If the information is not clear, customers are advised to contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC) or their contracted maintenance providers.
Vulnerability Policy
To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy ["https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/resources/security_vulnerability_policy.html"]. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.
Exploitation and Public Announcements
The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.
Source
This vulnerability was found during internal security testing.
Legal Disclaimer
THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS AND DOES NOT IMPLY ANY KIND OF GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. YOUR USE OF THE INFORMATION ON THE DOCUMENT OR MATERIALS LINKED FROM THE DOCUMENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. CISCO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR UPDATE THIS DOCUMENT AT ANY TIME. A standalone copy or paraphrase of the text of this document that omits the distribution URL is an uncontrolled copy and may lack important information or contain factual errors. The information in this document is intended for end users of Cisco products.



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