Cisco MDS 9000/MDS SAN 6.0(2)/6.2(2) Python Scripting Engine access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Cisco MDS 9000 and MDS SAN 6.0(2)/6.2(2). Affected is an unknown function of the component Python Scripting Engine. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2015-4234. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Cisco MDS 9000 and MDS SAN 6.0(2)/6.2(2). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Python Scripting Engine. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Cisco NX-OS 6.0(2) and 6.2(2) on Nexus devices has an improper OS configuration, which allows local users to obtain root access via unspecified input to the Python interpreter, aka Bug IDs CSCun02887, CSCur00115, and CSCur00127.

The weakness was published 06/30/2015 with Cisco as 39571 as confirmed vulnerability alert (Website). The advisory is shared for download at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-4234 since 06/04/2015. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (104314), SecurityFocus (BID 75502†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-53554†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Unproven

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: 39571
Organization: Cisco
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2015-4234 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-4234
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-76240
X-Force: 104314 - Cisco Nexus devices privilege escalation
SecurityFocus: 75502 - Multiple Cisco Products CVE-2015-4234 Multiple Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1032765
Vulnerability Center: 53554 - Cisco NX-OS 6.0(2) and 6.2(2) on Nexus Devices Local Restrictions Bypass, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 07/02/2015 11:31
Updated: 05/23/2022 01:03
Changes: 07/02/2015 11:31 (53), 02/13/2018 07:51 (9), 05/23/2022 01:03 (3)
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