Cisco NX-OS System Software Patch 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 patch.

The vulnerability is due to insufficient NX-OS signature verification for software patches. An authenticated, local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass signature verification and load a crafted, unsigned software patch 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/2BwkDMa
Security Impact Rating: Medium
CVE: CVE-2017-12331

from Cisco Security Advisory http://ift.tt/2BwkDMa