CVE-2017-12255 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco UCS Central Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain shell access. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of commands entered in the CLI, aka a Restricted Shell Break Vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by entering a specific command with crafted arguments. An exploit could allow the attacker to gain shell access to the underlying system. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve70762.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Computing System	1.5\(1c\)

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100932Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039412Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100932Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039412Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-12255?

CVE-2017-12255 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco UCS Central Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain shell access. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of commands entere...

How severe is CVE-2017-12255?

CVE-2017-12255 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12255?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Unified Computing System.