Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE affects Cisco Nexus 9000 ACI fabric switches where disk-encryption keys may be exposed if an attacker gets physical access. It is not described as remotely exploitable. Business risk is highest for environments where switch hardware is accessible outside tightly controlled facilities. Exposure appears limited to Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches running NX-OS in ACI mode, specifically version 8.3(0)SK(0.39) as listed in the source bundle. Treat as a targeted physical-access risk, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize environments where physical security is weaker or switches are in shared facilities. Mitigation focus: Check Cisco advisory for fixed releases or official remediation guidance.; Restrict physical access to affected Nexus 9000 ACI fabric switches.; Prioritize remediation for shared, remote, or third-party-accessible facilities..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.2 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N0.53.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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4.2MediumVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 20190501 Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches Application Centric Infrastructure Mode Unmeasured Boot VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CISCO
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