CVE-2017-12255

MediumCVSS 6.7/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco UCS Central Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain shell access. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of commands entered in the CLI, aka a Restricted Shell Break Vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by entering a specific command with crafted arguments. An exploit could allow the attacker to gain shell access to the underlying system. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve70762.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0 6.7/10CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-20

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Sep 21, 2017
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2017-12255: Medium severity, CVSS 6.7 | Vulnix