CVE-2017-12332

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco NX-OS System Software patch installation could allow an authenticated, local attacker to write a file to arbitrary locations. The vulnerability is due to insufficient restrictions in the patch installation process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by installing a crafted patch image on an affected device. The vulnerable operation occurs prior to patch activation. An exploit could allow the attacker to write arbitrary files on an affected system as root. The attacker would need valid administrator credentials to perform this exploit. This vulnerability affects the following products running Cisco NX-OS System Software: Multilayer Director Switches, Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders, Nexus 5000 Series Switches, Nexus 5500 Platform Switches, Nexus 5600 Platform Switches, Nexus 6000 Series Switches, Nexus 7000 Series Switches, Nexus 7700 Series Switches, Unified Computing System Manager. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf16513, CSCvf23794, CSCvf23832.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco NX-OS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102160 vdb entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171129-nxos1 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039931 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12332?
CVE-2017-12332 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-12332?
To fix CVE-2017-12332, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-12332 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-12332 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-12332?
CVE-2017-12332 affects n/a Cisco NX-OS.
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