CVE-2012-4135

Name: CVE-2012-4135
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-12-21T14:22:56.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4135 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in filesys in Cisco NX-OS 6.1(2) and earlier allows local users to access arbitrary files via crafted command-line arguments during a delete action, aka Bug IDs CSCty07270, CSCty07271, CSCty07273, and CSCty07275.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in filesys in Cisco NX-OS 6.1(2) and earlier allows local users to access arbitrary files via crafted command-line arguments during a delete action, aka Bug IDs CSCty07270, CSCty07271, CSCty07273, and CSCty07275.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Nx-Os	<= 6.1\(2\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.0
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.0\(0\)n1\(1a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.0\(0\)n1\(2\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.0\(0\)n1\(2a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.0\(1a\)n1\(1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.0\(1a\)n1\(1a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.0\(1a\)n2\(1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.0\(1a\)n2\(1a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.0\(4\)sv1\(1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.0\(4\)sv1\(2\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.0\(4\)sv1\(3\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.0\(4\)sv1\(3a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.0\(4\)sv1\(3b\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.0\(4\)sv1\(3c\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.0\(4\)sv1\(3d\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.1\(3\)n1\(1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.1\(3\)n1\(1a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.1\(3\)n2\(1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.1\(3\)n2\(1a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.1.\(2\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.1.\(3\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.1.\(4\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.1.\(5\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(1\)n1\(1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(1\)n2\(1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(1\)n2\(1a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(1\)sv1\(4\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(1\)sv1\(4a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(1\)sv1\(5.1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(2\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(3\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(4\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(6\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2\(8\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.2.\(2a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.0
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.0\(2\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.0\(2\)n1\(1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.0\(2\)n2\(1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.0\(2\)n2\(1a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.0\(2a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.0\(3\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.0\(3\)n1\(1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.0\(3\)n1\(1a\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.0\(3\)n1\(1b\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.0\(3\)n1\(1c\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	5.0\(3\)n2\(1\)

Showing 50 of 98 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4135Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=32237Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4135Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=32237Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4135?

How severe is CVE-2012-4135?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4135 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4135?

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