CVE-2011-2569

Name: CVE-2011-2569
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-10-27T21:55:00.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2569 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco Nexus OS (aka NX-OS) 4.2 and 5.0 and Cisco Unified Computing System with software 1.4 and 2.0 do not properly restrict command-line options, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, aka Bug IDs CSCtf40008, CSCtg18363, CSCtr44645, CSCts10195, and CSCts10188.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco Nexus OS (aka NX-OS) 4.2 and 5.0 and Cisco Unified Computing System with software 1.4 and 2.0 do not properly restrict command-line options, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, aka Bug IDs CSCtf40008, CSCtg18363, CSCtr44645, CSCts10195, and CSCts10188.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.0
Cisco	Unified Computing System	All versions
Cisco	Unified Computing System Infrastructure And Unified Computing System Software	1.4\(1j\)
Cisco	Unified Computing System Infrastructure And Unified Computing System Software	2.0\(1q\)

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=24458Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=24458Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2569?

How severe is CVE-2011-2569?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2569 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2569?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST