SB2021082602 - Improper access control in Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches ACI Mode
Published: August 26, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021082602
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1583)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the fabric infrastructure file system. A local administrator can bypass implemented security restrictions and read arbitrary files on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.