Arbitrary file upload in Cisco Nx-os

CVE-2017-12332

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…

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.002 (38.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12332?
CVE-2017-12332 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Nx-os, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2017-11-30.
How severe is CVE-2017-12332?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.