CVE-2015-4237

Name: CVE-2015-4237
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-07-03T10:59:03.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-4237 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CLI parser in Cisco NX-OS 4.1(2)E1(1), 6.2(11b), 6.2(12), 7.2(0)ZZ(99.1), 7.2(0)ZZ(99.3), and 9.1(1)SV1(3.1.8) on Nexus devices allows local users to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted characters in a filename, aka Bug IDs CSCuv08491, CSCuv08443, CSCuv08480, CSCuv08448, CSCuu99291, CSCuv08434, and CSCuv08436.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CLI parser in Cisco NX-OS 4.1(2)E1(1), 6.2(11b), 6.2(12), 7.2(0)ZZ(99.1), 7.2(0)ZZ(99.3), and 9.1(1)SV1(3.1.8) on Nexus devices allows local users to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted characters in a filename, aka Bug IDs CSCuv08491, CSCuv08443, CSCuv08480, CSCuv08448, CSCuu99291, CSCuv08434, and CSCuv08436.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

33.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Nx-Os	7.2\(0\)zz\(99.3\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	7.2\(0\)zz\(99.1\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	6.2\(11b\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	9.1\(1\)sv1\(3.1.8\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	6.2\(12\)
Cisco	Nx-Os	4.1\(2\)e1\(1\)

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39583Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032775Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39583Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032775Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 3, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4237?

How severe is CVE-2015-4237?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4237 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4237?

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