Cisco NX-OS System Software Image Signature Bypass Vulnerability
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.
This advisory is available at the following link:
http://ift.tt/2Ak680e
Security Impact Rating: Medium
CVE: CVE-2017-12333
from Cisco Security Advisory http://ift.tt/2Ak680e
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.
This advisory is available at the following link:
http://ift.tt/2Ak680e
Security Impact Rating: Medium
CVE: CVE-2017-12333
from Cisco Security Advisory http://ift.tt/2Ak680e