What is the severity of CVE-2011-2569?

CVE-2011-2569 is classified with a medium severity due to its potential for privilege escalation by local users.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2569?

To fix CVE-2011-2569, update Cisco NX-OS to version 5.0 or later, or Cisco Unified Computing System software to version 2.0(1q) or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2011-2569?

Organizations using Cisco NX-OS versions 4.2 and 5.0 or Cisco Unified Computing System software versions 1.4 and 2.0 are affected.

What is the impact of CVE-2011-2569?

The impact of CVE-2011-2569 allows local users to gain higher privileges, which can lead to unauthorized access and potential manipulation of system settings.

When was CVE-2011-2569 disclosed?

CVE-2011-2569 was disclosed in 2011, highlighting vulnerabilities in Cisco networking software.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2011-2569

medium

6.8

CWE

264

27/10/2011

17/9/2024

CVE-2011-2569

First published: Thu Oct 27 2011(Updated: )

Cisco Nexus OS (aka NX-OS) 4.2 and 5.0 and Cisco Unified Computing System with software 1.4 and 2.0 do not properly restrict command-line options, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, aka Bug IDs CSCtf40008, CSCtg18363, CSCtr44645, CSCts10195, and CSCts10188.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco NX-OS	=5.0
Cisco NX-OS	=4.2
Cisco Unified Computing System software
Cisco Unified Computing System	=1.4\(1j\)
Cisco Unified Computing System	=2.0\(1q\)

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Reference Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2569?
CVE-2011-2569 is classified with a medium severity due to its potential for privilege escalation by local users.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2569?
To fix CVE-2011-2569, update Cisco NX-OS to version 5.0 or later, or Cisco Unified Computing System software to version 2.0(1q) or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-2569?
Organizations using Cisco NX-OS versions 4.2 and 5.0 or Cisco Unified Computing System software versions 1.4 and 2.0 are affected.
What is the impact of CVE-2011-2569?
The impact of CVE-2011-2569 allows local users to gain higher privileges, which can lead to unauthorized access and potential manipulation of system settings.
When was CVE-2011-2569 disclosed?
CVE-2011-2569 was disclosed in 2011, highlighting vulnerabilities in Cisco networking software.

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