What is the severity of CVE-2012-4104?

CVE-2012-4104 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite or delete arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4104?

To fix CVE-2012-4104, ensure you apply the latest patches provided by Cisco for the Unified Computing System software.

Who is affected by CVE-2012-4104?

CVE-2012-4104 affects users of Cisco Unified Computing System software where the fabric-interconnect component is utilized.

What exploit does CVE-2012-4104 enable?

CVE-2012-4104 enables an absolute path traversal attack that can lead to arbitrary file overwriting or deletion by local users.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-4104?

Currently, there is no documented workaround for CVE-2012-4104, so patching is the recommended action.

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CVE-2012-4104

medium

6.6

CWE

2/10/2013

3/10/2022

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-4104: Path Traversal

First published: Wed Oct 02 2013(Updated: )

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the image-download process in the fabric-interconnect component in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) allows local users to overwrite or delete arbitrary files via a full pathname in an image header, aka Bug ID CSCtq02706.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

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Cisco Unified Computing System software

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http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4104

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4104?
CVE-2012-4104 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite or delete arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4104?
To fix CVE-2012-4104, ensure you apply the latest patches provided by Cisco for the Unified Computing System software.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-4104?
CVE-2012-4104 affects users of Cisco Unified Computing System software where the fabric-interconnect component is utilized.
What exploit does CVE-2012-4104 enable?
CVE-2012-4104 enables an absolute path traversal attack that can lead to arbitrary file overwriting or deletion by local users.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-4104?
Currently, there is no documented workaround for CVE-2012-4104, so patching is the recommended action.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4104?
CVE-2012-4104 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite or delete arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4104?
To fix CVE-2012-4104, ensure you apply the latest patches provided by Cisco for the Unified Computing System software.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-4104?
CVE-2012-4104 affects users of Cisco Unified Computing System software where the fabric-interconnect component is utilized.
What exploit does CVE-2012-4104 enable?
CVE-2012-4104 enables an absolute path traversal attack that can lead to arbitrary file overwriting or deletion by local users.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-4104?
Currently, there is no documented workaround for CVE-2012-4104, so patching is the recommended action.