CVE-2016-1340

High

Published: 16/04/2016(UTC)Translated: 15/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Platform Emulator allows local users to gain privileges via crafted libclimeta.so filename arguments.

Risk Assessment

An attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of Cisco UCS Platform Emulator to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Other vulnerabilities in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Platform Emulator

CVE-2016-1339High
Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Platform Emulator versions 2.5(2)TS4, 3.0(2c)A, and 3.0(2c)TS9 allow local users to gain privileges via crafted arguments on a ucspe-copy command line.

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Platform Emulator 2.5(2)TS4, 3.0(2c)A, and 3.0(2c)TS9 allows local users to gain privileges via crafted libclimeta.so filename arguments, aka Bug ID CSCux68837.