CVE-2015-4234
HighSummary
Cisco NX-OS versions 6.0(2) and 6.2(2) on Nexus devices has an improper OS configuration, allowing local users to obtain root access via unspecified input to the Python interpreter.
Risk Assessment
The improper configuration may lead to unauthorized access to the system, posing a serious threat to the security of the organization's data and infrastructure.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update to the latest version of NX-OS and review the system configuration to secure against unauthorized access.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Cisco NX-OS 6.0(2) and 6.2(2) on Nexus devices has an improper OS configuration, which allows local users to obtain root access via unspecified input to the Python interpreter, aka Bug IDs CSCun02887, CSCur00115, and CSCur00127.
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