Memory Leak Vulnerability in Cisco Nexus Switches 5.0
CVE-2011-4023

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Cisco
Status
Nx-os
Nexus 2148t Fex Switch
Nexus 2224tp Fex Switch
Nexus 2232pp Fex Switch
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 May 2012

What is CVE-2011-4023?

A memory leak vulnerability exists in libcmd within Cisco NX-OS 5.0, specifically impacting Nexus switches. This flaw allows remote authenticated attackers to exploit the system through SNMP requests, leading to potential denial of service due to excessive memory consumption. Proper remediation and monitoring are essential to mitigate the risks associated with this issue.

References

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus...
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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