CVE-2017-12301
Description
A vulnerability in the Python scripting subsystem of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escape the Python parser and gain unauthorized access to the underlying operating system of the device. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied parameters that are passed to certain Python functions within the scripting sandbox of the affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escape the scripting sandbox and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with the privileges of the authenticated user. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have local access and be authenticated to the targeted device with administrative or Python execution privileges. These requirements could limit the possibility of a successful exploit. This vulnerability affects the following Cisco products if they are running Cisco NX-OS Software: Multilayer Director Switches, Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders, Nexus 3000 Series Switches, Nexus 3500 Platform Switches, Nexus 5000 Series Switches, Nexus 5500 Platform Switches, Nexus 5600 Platform Switches, Nexus 6000 Series Switches, Nexus 7000 Series Switches, Nexus 7700 Series Switches, Nexus 9000 Series Switches - Standalone, NX-OS mode, Nexus 9500 R-Series Line Cards and Fabric Modules. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb86832, CSCvd86474, CSCvd86479, CSCvd86484, CSCvd86490, CSCve97102, CSCvf12757, CSCvf12804, CSCvf12815, CSCvf15198.
Risk Information
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco Nexus 7000 10-Slot Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco Nexus 7000 18-Slot Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco Nexus 7000 9-Slot Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco Nexus 7000 4-Slot Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco MDS 9710 Multilayer Director | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco MDS 9250i Multiservice Fabric Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco Nexus 7700 10-Slot Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco Nexus 7700 18-Slot Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco Nexus 7700 6-Slot Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco MDS 9706 Multilayer Director | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco Nexus 7700 2-Slot Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco MDS 9132T 32-Gbps 32-Port Fibre Channel Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco MDS 9148T 32-Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco MDS 9396T 32-Gbps 96-Port Fibre Channel Switch | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches | NCM |
| Cisco NX-OS Software Python Parser Escape Vulnerability For CiscoPro Workgroup EtherSwitch Software | NCM |
| Improper Input Validation Vulnerability (CVE-2017-12301) | NCM |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-1705011 | Security Update for Cisco Nexus 7000 10-Slot Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705012 | Security Update for Cisco Nexus 7000 18-Slot Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705013 | Security Update for Cisco Nexus 7000 9-Slot Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705014 | Security Update for Cisco Nexus 7000 4-Slot Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705015 | Security Update for Cisco MDS 9710 Multilayer Director 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705016 | Security Update for Cisco MDS 9250i Multiservice Fabric Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705017 | Security Update for Cisco Nexus 7700 10-Slot Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705018 | Security Update for Cisco Nexus 7700 18-Slot Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705019 | Security Update for Cisco Nexus 7700 6-Slot Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705020 | Security Update for Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705021 | Security Update for Cisco MDS 9706 Multilayer Director 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705022 | Security Update for Cisco Nexus 7700 2-Slot Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705023 | Security Update for Cisco MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705024 | Security Update for Cisco MDS 9132T 32-Gbps 32-Port Fibre Channel Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705025 | Security Update for Cisco MDS 9148T 32-Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1705026 | Security Update for Cisco MDS 9396T 32-Gbps 96-Port Fibre Channel Switch 8.4(2) |
| PATCH-1706000 | Security Update for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches 15.1(4c) |
| PATCH-1706035 | Security Update for CiscoPro Workgroup EtherSwitch Software 6.0(2)A8(4) |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234