Learn about CVE-2019-1971, a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software that allows remote attackers to execute commands with root privileges. Find mitigation steps and patching recommendations here.
Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software Command Injection Vulnerability
Understanding CVE-2019-1971
This CVE involves a vulnerability in the web portal of Cisco Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute commands with root privileges.
What is CVE-2019-1971?
The vulnerability in the web portal of Cisco NFVIS enables an attacker to perform a command injection attack by providing malicious input during authentication, leading to the execution of arbitrary commands with root privileges.
The Impact of CVE-2019-1971
The vulnerability poses a high risk as it allows attackers to gain unauthorized access and execute commands with elevated privileges on the underlying operating system.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-1971
The following technical details provide insight into the specifics of this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises due to inadequate input validation by the web portal framework, enabling attackers to inject and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Mitigation and Prevention
To address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2019-1971, the following steps are recommended:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates