CVE-2011-2569 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in Cisco Nexus OS (versions 4.2 and 5.0) and Cisco Unified Computing System (versions 1.4 and 2.0). This flaw allows authenticated local users to gain elevated privileges by manipulating command-line options. With a CVSS score of 6.8, it poses a significant risk, enabling complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unified_computing_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.4\(1j\)CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_computing_system_infrastructure_and_unified_computing_system_software:1.4\(1j\):*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0\(1q\)CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_computing_system_infrastructure_and_unified_computing_system_software:2.0\(1q\):*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
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