CVE-2019-1664 is a vulnerability in Cisco Hyperflex Hx Data Platform
Published on February 21, 2019
Cisco HyperFlex Software Unauthenticated Root Access Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the hxterm service of Cisco HyperFlex Software could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to gain root access to all nodes in the cluster. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authentication controls. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the hxterm service as a non-privileged, local user. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root access to all member nodes of the HyperFlex cluster. This vulnerability affects Cisco HyperFlex Software Releases prior to 3.5(2a).
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2019-1664 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2019-1664
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Affected Versions
Cisco HyperFlex HX-Series:- Version unspecified and below 3.5(2a) is affected.
Exploit Probability
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