A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Cisco Unified Computing System (Virtualization Software) (the affected version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The fabric-interconnect component in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary operating-system commands via crafted parameters to a file-related command, aka Bug ID CSCtq86554.

The weakness was presented 10/13/2013 as CSCtq86554 as confirmed security notice (Website). The advisory is available at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-4108 since 07/31/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/01/2019). This vulnerability is assigned to T1202 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

See 65277, 65276 and 65275 for similar entries.

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