CVE-2012-6392

Cisco Prime LAN Management Solution (LMS) 4.1 through 4.2.2 on Linux does not properly validate authentication and authorization requests in TCP sessions…

published January 17, 2013

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty TCP session is all it takes to run commands on your Cisco Prime LMS! This sneaky flaw allows remote attackers to exploit improperly validated requests and do their bidding. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the waiter mistakenly hands over the chef's keys to anyone who asks, letting them enter the kitchen and whip up whatever they want without any checks. Scary, right? An attacker could potentially stroll into your system and execute arbitrary commands, which could lead to anything from data breaches to complete system compromise. The implications could be as chaotic as a stranger throwing a surprise party in a quiet home, turning everything upside down!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the waiter mistakenly hands over the chef's keys to anyone who asks, letting them enter the kitchen and whip up whatever they want without any checks. Scary, right? This vulnerability arises because Cisco Prime LMS 4.1 through 4.2.2 on Linux fails to properly validate authentication and authorization requests during TCP sessions, allowing malicious actors to craft sessions and gain unauthorized access.

What to do

An attacker could potentially stroll into your system and execute arbitrary commands, which could lead to anything from data breaches to complete system compromise. The implications could be as chaotic as a stranger throwing a surprise party in a quiet home, turning everything upside down! Ensure you're running the latest version of Cisco Prime LMS, ideally 4.2.2 or later, where this flaw is patched. Regularly audit your TCP session handling and implement strict access controls to mitigate risks. You've got this! Stay proactive, and you'll keep your systems secure and your hero status intact! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04635 · 91.6th percentile
Published
2013-01-17T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 JAN 15:00Z
    Cisco Prime LAN Management Solution (LMS) 4.1 through 4.2.2 on Linux does not properly validate authentication and authorization requests in TCP sessions…
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