CVE-2019-12662: cisco cisco nx-os software 6.0(2)a1(1)

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2019-12662 is a high (CVSS 7.2) vulnerability in cisco cisco nx-os software 6.0(2)a1(1). EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 21.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 25-09-2019
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 20-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

• CWE-347Improper Verification of Cryptographic SignatureThe product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.