CVE-2012-4131 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in tar in Cisco NX-OS allows local users to access arbitrary files via crafted command-line arguments, aka Bug IDs CSCty07157, CSCty07159, CSCty07162, and CSCty07164.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:N/A:N

Confidentiality

COMPLETE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Nx-Os	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4131Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4131Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-4131?

CVE-2012-4131 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in tar in Cisco NX-OS allows local users to access arbitrary files via crafted command-line arguments, aka Bug IDs CSCty07157, CSCty07159, CSCty07162, and CSCty07164.

How severe is CVE-2012-4131?

CVE-2012-4131 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4131?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Nx-Os.