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An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by installing a crafted image. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with root privileges. \r\nNote: Administrators should validate the hash of any software image before installation."}],"references":[{"url":"https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-nxos-ici-dpOjbWxk","name":"cisco-sa-nxos-ici-dpOjbWxk"}],"exploits":[{"lang":"en","value":"The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory."}],"source":{"advisory":"cisco-sa-nxos-ici-dpOjbWxk","discovery":"INTERNAL","defects":["CSCwm09739"]},"problemTypes":[{"descriptions":[{"lang":"en","description":"Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')","type":"cwe","cweId":"CWE-78"}]}],"affected":[{"vendor":"Cisco","product":"Cisco NX-OS 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