CVE-2025-20161
Published: Feb 26, 2025
Modified: Feb 27, 2025
CVSS v3.1
5.1
Description
A vulnerability in the software upgrade process of Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches and Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode could allow an authenticated, local attacker with valid Administrator credentials to execute a command injection attack on the underlying operating system of an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of specific elements within a software image. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by installing a crafted image. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with root privileges. Note: Administrators should validate the hash of any software image before installation.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
Cisco | Cisco NX-OS Software | affected 9.2(3)affected 7.0(3)I5(2)affected 6.0(2)A8(7a)affected 7.0(3)I4(5)affected 7.0(3)I4(6)+119 more versions |
Weaknesses (CWE)
CVSS v3.1 Details
CVSS v3.1 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
References
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