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Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability

Published Aug 28, 2024

Description

A vulnerability in the Python interpreter of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, low-privileged, local attacker to escape the Python sandbox and gain unauthorized access to the underlying operating system of the device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating specific functions within the Python interpreter. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to escape the Python sandbox and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with the privileges of the authenticated user.  Note: An attacker must be authenticated with Python execution privileges to exploit these vulnerabilities. For more information regarding Python execution privileges, see product-specific documentation, such as the section of the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Programmability Guide.

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Remediation

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Weaknesses (1)

References (2)

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Sources
CVE.org / MITRE
Status PUBLISHED
Assigner cisco
Published Aug 28, 2024
Updated Aug 28, 2024
Reserved Nov 8, 2023
CISA Vulnrichment
Updated Aug 28, 2024
NVD
Status Analyzed
Modified Jun 17, 2026
Red Hat
Severity n/a
Public date n/a