CVE-2017-12255

low-risk
Published 2017-09-21

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.06% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 6.7/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Cisco

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100932
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039412
Vendor Advisory https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2...
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100932
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039412
Vendor Advisory https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-2...
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low-risk
Severity 21/34 · High
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal