CVE-2015-4237 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

The CLI parser in Cisco NX-OS 4.1(2)E1(1), 6.2(11b), 6.2(12), 7.2(0)ZZ(99.1), 7.2(0)ZZ(99.3), and 9.1(1)SV1(3.1.8) on Nexus devices allows local users to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted characters in a filename, aka Bug IDs CSCuv08491, CSCuv08443, CSCuv08480, CSCuv08448, CSCuu99291, CSCuv08434, and CSCuv08436.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

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

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Nx-Os	7.2\(0\)zz\(99.3\)
Cisco	Nexus 93120Tx	-
Cisco	Nexus 93128Tx	-
Cisco	Nexus 9332Pq	-
Cisco	Nexus 9336Pq Aci Spine	-
Cisco	Nexus 9372Px	-
Cisco	Nexus 9372Tx	-
Cisco	Nexus 9396Px	-
Cisco	Nexus 9396Tx	-
Cisco	Nexus 9504	-
Cisco	Nexus 9508	-
Cisco	Nexus 9516	-
Cisco	Nexus 3016	-
Cisco	Nexus 3048	-
Cisco	Nexus 3064	-
Cisco	Nexus 3132Q	-
Cisco	Nexus 3164Q	-
Cisco	Nexus 3172	-
Cisco	Nexus 3232C	-
Cisco	Nexus 3524	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78 CWE-264

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39583Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032775Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39583Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032775Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-4237?

CVE-2015-4237 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The CLI parser in Cisco NX-OS 4.1(2)E1(1), 6.2(11b), 6.2(12), 7.2(0)ZZ(99.1), 7.2(0)ZZ(99.3), and 9.1(1)SV1(3.1.8) on Nexus devices allows local users to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted char...

How severe is CVE-2015-4237?

CVE-2015-4237 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-2015-4237?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Nx-Os, Cisco Nexus 93120Tx, Cisco Nexus 93128Tx, Cisco Nexus 9332Pq, Cisco Nexus 9336Pq Aci Spine.