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CVE-2019-1963

7.7 · HIGH
Published Aug 28, 2019 cisco CWE-20 EPSS 1.65% (75th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2019-1963 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco nx-os. It was published on August 28, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) input packet processor of Cisco FXOS Software and Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause the SNMP application on an affected device to restart unexpectedly. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of Abstract Syntax Notation One (ASN.1)-encoded variables in SNMP packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted SNMP packet to the SNMP daemon on the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the SNMP application to restart multiple times, leading to a system-level restart and a denial of service (DoS) condition.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update nx-os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
cisco nx-os >= 5.2, < 6.2\(29\) Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1963?

CVE-2019-1963 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco nx-os. It was published on August 28, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-1963?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-1963?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update nx-os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-1963?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2019-1963 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.