VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2015-4244

CVSS score7.2 HIGH
EPSS probability0.44%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2015-07-10
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Description

The boot implementation on Cisco ASR 5000 and 5500 devices with software 14.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary Linux commands by leveraging administrative privileges for storage of these commands in a Compact Flash (CF) file, aka Bug ID CSCuu75278.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Primary references