CVE-2012-4122

N/A Unknown
Published: October 05, 2013 Modified: April 29, 2026
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Description

The CLI parser in Cisco NX-OS allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions, and overwrite or create arbitrary files, via shell output redirection, aka Bug IDs CSCts56672 and CSCts56669.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/98121
Source: psirt@cisco.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62843
Source: psirt@cisco.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://osvdb.org/98121
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4122
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62843
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87672
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
26th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

cisco