What is the severity of CVE-2015-0693?

CVE-2015-0693 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary Python code and gain privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0693?

To fix CVE-2015-0693, upgrade the Cisco Web Security Appliance to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-0693?

CVE-2015-0693 affects Cisco Web Security Appliance devices running software version 8.5.0-ise-147.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-0693?

CVE-2015-0693 is a code execution vulnerability that allows local users to leverage a flaw in the Python module handling.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-0693?

The potential impacts of CVE-2015-0693 include unauthorized access and privilege escalation for local users.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-0693

high

7.2

CWE

15/4/2015

6/1/2017

CVE-2015-0693: Input Validation

First published: Wed Apr 15 2015(Updated: )

Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) devices with software 8.5.0-ise-147 do not properly restrict use of the pickle Python module during certain tunnel-status checks, which allows local users to execute arbitrary Python code and gain privileges via a crafted pickle file, aka Bug ID CSCut39259.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Web Security Appliance	=8.5_base

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0693?
CVE-2015-0693 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary Python code and gain privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0693?
To fix CVE-2015-0693, upgrade the Cisco Web Security Appliance to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-0693?
CVE-2015-0693 affects Cisco Web Security Appliance devices running software version 8.5.0-ise-147.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-0693?
CVE-2015-0693 is a code execution vulnerability that allows local users to leverage a flaw in the Python module handling.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-0693?
The potential impacts of CVE-2015-0693 include unauthorized access and privilege escalation for local users.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0693?
CVE-2015-0693 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary Python code and gain privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0693?
To fix CVE-2015-0693, upgrade the Cisco Web Security Appliance to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-0693?
CVE-2015-0693 affects Cisco Web Security Appliance devices running software version 8.5.0-ise-147.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-0693?
CVE-2015-0693 is a code execution vulnerability that allows local users to leverage a flaw in the Python module handling.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-0693?
The potential impacts of CVE-2015-0693 include unauthorized access and privilege escalation for local users.