CVE-2012-4131

Name: CVE-2012-4131
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-12-21T14:22:56.033+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.72%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4131 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in tar in Cisco NX-OS allows local users to access arbitrary files via crafted command-line arguments, aka Bug IDs CSCty07157, CSCty07159, CSCty07162, and CSCty07164.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in tar in Cisco NX-OS allows local users to access arbitrary files via crafted command-line arguments, aka Bug IDs CSCty07157, CSCty07159, CSCty07162, and CSCty07164.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.72%

49.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Nx-Os	All versions

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4131Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4131Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4131?

How severe is CVE-2012-4131?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4131 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4131?

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