CVE-2015-4237: OS Command Injection

Published Jul 3, 2015
·
Updated

The CLI parser in Cisco NX-OS 4.1(2)E1(1), 6.2(11b), 6.2(12), 7.2(0)ZZ(99.1), 7.2(0)ZZ(99.3), and 9.1(1)SV1(3.1.8) on Nexus devices allows local users to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted characters in a filename, aka Bug IDs CSCuv08491, CSCuv08443, CSCuv08480, CSCuv08448, CSCuu99291, CSCuv08434, and CSCuv08436.

Affected Software

43 affected components
cisco NX-OS=7.2\(0\)zz\(99.3\)
cisco Nexus 93120tx
cisco Nexus 93128tx
cisco Nexus 9332pq
cisco Nexus 9336pq Aci Spine
cisco Nexus 9372px
cisco Nexus 9372tx
Cisco Nexus 9396px
cisco Nexus 9396tx
cisco Nexus 9504
Cisco Nexus 9508
cisco Nexus 9516
cisco NX-OS=7.2\(0\)zz\(99.1\)
Cisco Nexus 3016
cisco Nexus 3048
cisco Nexus 3064
cisco Nexus 3132q
cisco Nexus 3164q
cisco Nexus 3172
Cisco Nexus 3232c
cisco Nexus 3524
Cisco Nexus 3548
cisco NX-OS=6.2\(11b\)
cisco Mds 9100
cisco Mds 9140
cisco Mds 9500
cisco Mds 9700
cisco NX-OS=9.1\(1\)sv1\(3.1.8\)
cisco Nexus 1000V
cisco Nexus 5548p
cisco Nexus 5548up
cisco Nexus 5596t
cisco Nexus 5596up
cisco Nexus 56128p
cisco Nexus 5624q
cisco Nexus 5648q
cisco Nexus 5672up
cisco Nexus 5696q
cisco NX-OS=6.2\(12\)
cisco Nexus 7000
cisco Nexus 7700
cisco NX-OS=4.1\(2\)e1\(1\)
cisco Nexus 4001i

Event History

Jul 3, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4237?

CVE-2015-4237 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4237?

To fix CVE-2015-4237, upgrade to the patched versions of Cisco NX-OS that resolve this issue.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-4237?

CVE-2015-4237 affects specific versions of Cisco NX-OS on Nexus devices, including versions 4.1(2)E1(1), 6.2(11b), 6.2(12), 7.2(0)ZZ(99.1), 7.2(0)ZZ(99.3), and 9.1(1)SV1(3.1.8).

4

Can CVE-2015-4237 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2015-4237 requires local access to the system to exploit, making remote exploitation unlikely.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-4237?

CVE-2015-4237 is a command injection vulnerability that allows local users to execute arbitrary OS commands.

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