CVE-2019-1585

Name: CVE-2019-1585
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-06T21:29:00.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1585 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the controller authorization functionality of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series ACI Mode Switch Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate standard users with root privilege on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to a misconfiguration of certain sudoers files for the bashroot component on an affected device. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the controller authorization functionality of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series ACI Mode Switch Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate standard users with root privilege on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to a misconfiguration of certain sudoers files for the bashroot component on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the affected device with a crafted user ID, which may allow temporary administrative access to escalate privileges. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to escalate privileges on an affected device. This Vulnerability has been fixed in version 4.0(1h)

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Nx-Os	8.3\(0\)sk\(0.39\)
Cisco	Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Software	<= 4.0\(1h\)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107312Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190306-aci-controller-privsecVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107312Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190306-aci-controller-privsecVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1585?

How severe is CVE-2019-1585?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-1585 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1585?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST