Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-4122
The CLI parser in Cisco NX-OS allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions, and overwrite or create arbitrary files, via shell output redirection, aka Bug IDs CSCts56672 and CSCts56669.
Vulnerability category: Input validation
Products affected by CVE-2012-4122
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-4122
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-4122
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.2
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:C/A:C |
3.1
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9.2
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-4122
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-4122
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87672
Cisco NX-OS CLI file overwrite CVE-2012-4122 Vulnerability Report
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http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4122
Cisco NX-OS Software Input Validation VulnerabilityVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62843
Cisco NX-OS CVE-2012-4122 Arbitrary File Creation or Overwrite VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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