Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities in Cisco NX-OS and Nexus Products

CVE-2013-1178

Summary

Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the implementation of Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) in various Cisco hardware products. These vulnerabilities allow remote attackers to exploit weaknesses via specially crafted CDP packets, potentially leading to the execution of arbitrary code. The affected devices include numerous models from the Nexus and MDS series, as well as UCS platforms, necessitating prompt updates to avoid exploitation.

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