CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-4232

First published: Fri Jul 03 2015(Updated: )

Cisco NX-OS 6.2(10) on Nexus and MDS 9000 devices allows local users to execute arbitrary OS commands by entering crafted tar parameters in the CLI, aka Bug ID CSCus44856.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco NX-OS=6.2\(10\)
Cisco MDS 9100
Cisco MDS 9200
Cisco MDS 9500
Cisco MDS 9700
Cisco Nexus 93120TX Firmware
Cisco Nexus 93128 Firmware
Cisco Nexus 9332PQ Firmware
Cisco Nexus N9336PQ-X
Cisco Nexus 9372PX-E
Cisco Nexus 9372TX
Cisco Nexus 9396PX Firmware
Cisco Nexus 9396TX Firmware
Cisco Nexus 9504 firmware
Cisco Nexus 9508
Cisco Nexus 9516 firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-4232?

    The severity of CVE-2015-4232 is classified as high due to the ability for local users to execute arbitrary OS commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-4232?

    To fix CVE-2015-4232, upgrade Cisco NX-OS to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically to a version beyond 6.2(10).

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2015-4232?

    CVE-2015-4232 affects Cisco NX-OS 6.2(10) specifically on Nexus and MDS 9000 devices.

  • Is CVE-2015-4232 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2015-4232 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local access for exploitation.

  • What impact does CVE-2015-4232 have on affected devices?

    CVE-2015-4232 allows local users to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially compromising the device's integrity.

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