Buffer Overflow in SNMP Implementation of Cisco NX-OS on Nexus and MDS 9000 Devices
CVE-2013-1180

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Cisco
Status
Nx-os
Nexus 7000
Nexus 7000 10-slot
Nexus 7000 18-slot
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 April 2013

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the SNMP implementation of Cisco NX-OS for Nexus 7000 and MDS 9000 devices. This flaw allows remote authenticated users to exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted SNMP request, which may result in arbitrary code execution on the affected devices. The issue arises due to improper handling of SNMP packets, enabling attackers to compromise system integrity.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecur...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_CISCO

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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