Cisco Unified Computing System input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco Unified Computing System and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-4102. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Cisco Unified Computing System (Virtualization Software) (the affected version is unknown). Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The activate firmware command in the fabric-interconnect component in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) allows local users to gain privileges by embedding commands in an unspecified parameter, aka Bug ID CSCtq02600.

The weakness was published 10/02/2013 as CSCtq02600 as confirmed security notice (Website). The advisory is shared for download at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-4102 since 07/31/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. A authentication is needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 03/01/2019).

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

Similar entries are available at VDB-65164, VDB-65163, VDB-65162 and VDB-65161. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Local: Yes
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Timelineinfo

07/31/2012 🔍
10/02/2013 +428 days 🔍
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03/24/2015 +538 days 🔍
03/01/2019 +1438 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: CSCtq02600
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2012-4102 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4102
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-65160
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 03/01/2019 16:04
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (47), 03/01/2019 16:04 (1)
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