CVE-2015-4231 (GCVE-0-2015-4231)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2015-07-03 10:00 – Updated: 2024-08-06 06:11
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Summary
The Python interpreter in Cisco NX-OS 6.2(8a) on Nexus 7000 devices allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and delete an arbitrary VDC's files by leveraging administrative privileges in one VDC, aka Bug ID CSCur08416.
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References
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032763 vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.… vendor-advisoryx_refsource_CISCO
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