CVE-2017-12255 Information

Description

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco UCS Central Software could allow an authenticated local attacker to gain shell access. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of commands entered in the CLI aka a Restricted Shell Break Vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by entering a specific command with crafted arguments. An exploit could allow the attacker to gain shell access to the underlying system. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve70762.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Reference

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100932 http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039412 https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170920-ucs

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction Required

HIGH

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

6.7