Cisco NX-OS 6.2(8a) on Nexus 7000 Python Scripting Engine access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Cisco NX-OS 6.2(8a) on Nexus 7000. This impacts an unknown function of the component Python Scripting Engine. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2015-4231. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Cisco NX-OS 6.2(8a) on Nexus 7000 (Router Operating System). This affects some unknown functionality of the component Python Scripting Engine. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The Python interpreter in Cisco NX-OS 6.2(8a) on Nexus 7000 devices allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and delete an arbitrary VDC s files by leveraging administrative privileges in one VDC, aka Bug ID CSCur08416.

The weakness was shared 06/30/2015 as 39568 as confirmed vulnerability alert (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-4231 since 06/04/2015. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. A authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (104313), SecurityFocus (BID 75501†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-53225†). The entry VDB-76242 is related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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OpenVAS ID: 103402
OpenVAS Name: Cisco Nexus 7000 Devices Virtual Device Context Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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06/29/2015 +25 days 🔍
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07/02/2015 +2 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: 39568
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2015-4231 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-4231
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-76239
X-Force: 104313 - Cisco Nexus 7000 privilege escalation
SecurityFocus: 75501
SecurityTracker: 1032763
Vulnerability Center: 53225 - Cisco NX-OS 6.2(8a) on Nexus 7000 Local Privilege Escalation in Python Scripting Subsystem, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/02/2015 11:30
Updated: 05/23/2022 00:51
Changes: 07/02/2015 11:30 (55), 05/04/2019 19:11 (10), 05/23/2022 00:51 (2)
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