CVE-2012-4108: cisco unified_computing_system OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2012-4108 is a medium (CVSS 6.8) OS Command Injection vulnerability in cisco unified_computing_system. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 27.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 13-10-2013
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 17-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The fabric-interconnect component in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary operating-system commands via crafted parameters to a file-related command, aka Bug ID CSCtq86554.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.