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CVE-2011-2569: 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...

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.

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This is a Cisco infrastructure privilege-escalation issue in older Nexus NX-OS and UCS software. A user who already has local access may be able to gain higher privileges because command-line options were not properly restricted. The provided sources do not include CVSS, patch details, or confirmed exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy Cisco Nexus NX-OS 4.2/5.0 or Cisco UCS 1.4/2.0 environments where local CLI access exists. Internet exposure is not indicated by the provided sources. Prioritize this if legacy Cisco Nexus or UCS platforms remain in production. The issue requires local access, but successful abuse could increase control over critical network or compute infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Inventory Cisco Nexus NX-OS 4.2/5.0 and Cisco UCS 1.4/2.0 systems.; Review the Cisco alert and current Cisco guidance for recommended fixed releases.; Restrict local CLI access to trusted administrative users only..

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