What is the severity of CVE-2015-4231?

CVE-2015-4231 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for administrative privilege escalation and unauthorized file deletion.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4231?

To fix CVE-2015-4231, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of Cisco NX-OS that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-4231?

CVE-2015-4231 affects local users with administrative privileges on Cisco NX-OS 6.2(8a) systems running on Nexus 7000 devices.

What can attackers do with CVE-2015-4231?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2015-4231 can bypass access restrictions and delete important files from an arbitrary Virtual Device Context (VDC).

When was CVE-2015-4231 disclosed?

CVE-2015-4231 was disclosed in 2015, highlighting a significant security risk in Cisco NX-OS.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-4231

low

3.6

CWE

264

3/7/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-4231

First published: Fri Jul 03 2015(Updated: )

The Python interpreter in Cisco NX-OS 6.2(8a) on Nexus 7000 devices allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and delete an arbitrary VDC's files by leveraging administrative privileges in one VDC, aka Bug ID CSCur08416.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco NX-OS	=6.2\(8a\)
Cisco Nexus 7000
Cisco Nexus 7700 series

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4231?
CVE-2015-4231 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for administrative privilege escalation and unauthorized file deletion.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4231?
To fix CVE-2015-4231, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of Cisco NX-OS that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-4231?
CVE-2015-4231 affects local users with administrative privileges on Cisco NX-OS 6.2(8a) systems running on Nexus 7000 devices.
What can attackers do with CVE-2015-4231?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2015-4231 can bypass access restrictions and delete important files from an arbitrary Virtual Device Context (VDC).
When was CVE-2015-4231 disclosed?
CVE-2015-4231 was disclosed in 2015, highlighting a significant security risk in Cisco NX-OS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4231?
CVE-2015-4231 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for administrative privilege escalation and unauthorized file deletion.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4231?
To fix CVE-2015-4231, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of Cisco NX-OS that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-4231?
CVE-2015-4231 affects local users with administrative privileges on Cisco NX-OS 6.2(8a) systems running on Nexus 7000 devices.
What can attackers do with CVE-2015-4231?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2015-4231 can bypass access restrictions and delete important files from an arbitrary Virtual Device Context (VDC).
When was CVE-2015-4231 disclosed?
CVE-2015-4231 was disclosed in 2015, highlighting a significant security risk in Cisco NX-OS.