VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2019-1880

CVSS score4.4 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.21%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2019-06-05
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Description

A vulnerability in the BIOS upgrade utility of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) C-Series Rack Servers could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install compromised BIOS firmware on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of the firmware image file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by executing the BIOS upgrade utility with a specific set of options. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass the firmware signature-verification process and install compromised BIOS firmware on an affected device.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity

Primary references