VDB-11560 · CVE-2012-4131 · BID 64455

Cisco NX-OS Command Line tar path traversal

CVSS Meta Temp Score
CVSS is a standardized scoring system to determine possibilities of attacks. The Temp Score considers temporal factors like disclosure, exploit and countermeasures. The unique Meta Score calculates the average score of different sources to provide a normalized scoring system.
Current Exploit Price (≈)
Our analysts are monitoring exploit markets and are in contact with vulnerability brokers. The range indicates the observed or calculated exploit price to be seen on exploit markets. A good indicator to understand the monetary effort required for and the popularity of an attack.
CTI Interest Score
Our Cyber Threat Intelligence team is monitoring different web sites, mailing lists, exploit markets and social media networks. The CTI Interest Score identifies the interest of attackers and the security community for this specific vulnerability in real-time. A high score indicates an elevated risk to be targeted for this vulnerability.
5.3$0-$5k0.12

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Cisco NX-OS. Affected is an unknown function of the file tar of the component Command Line Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2012-4131. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Cisco NX-OS (Router Operating System) (the affected version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file tar of the component Command Line Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in tar in Cisco NX-OS allows local users to access arbitrary files via crafted command-line arguments, aka Bug IDs CSCty07157, CSCty07159, CSCty07162, and CSCty07164.

The weakness was published 12/19/2013 as CSCty07157/CSCty07159/CSCty07162/CSCty07164 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-4131 since 07/31/2012. The attack needs to be approached locally. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/04/2021). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 64455†), OSVDB (101248†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-42717†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Vendor

Name

License

Website

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

AVACAuCIA
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
VectorComplexityAuthenticationConfidentialityIntegrityAvailability
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

VulDB Base Score: 🔍
VulDB Temp Score: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 🔍

Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

EPSS Score: 🔍
EPSS Percentile: 🔍

Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔍

0-DayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
TodayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍

Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Timelineinfo

07/31/2012 🔍
12/19/2013 +505 days 🔍
12/19/2013 +0 days 🔍
12/19/2013 +0 days 🔍
12/21/2013 +2 days 🔍
12/21/2013 +0 days 🔍
12/25/2013 +4 days 🔍
06/04/2021 +2718 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: CSCty07157/CSCty07159/CSCty07162/CSCty07164
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2012-4131 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4131
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11560
SecurityFocus: 64455
OSVDB: 101248
Vulnerability Center: 42717 - Cisco NX-OS Local Directory Traversal Vulnerability via Crafted Command-line Arguments, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 12/21/2013 23:13
Updated: 06/04/2021 14:19
Changes: 12/21/2013 23:13 (41), 05/18/2017 17:24 (18), 06/04/2021 14:19 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216:ED1:103

VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Discussion

No comments yet. Languages: en.

Please log in to comment.

◂ PreviousOverviewNext ▸

Do you need the next level of professionalism?

Upgrade your account now!