Denial of Service Vulnerability in Cisco NX-OS on Nexus 7000 Devices

CVE-2013-1226

Summary

The Ethernet frame-forwarding implementation in Cisco's NX-OS on Nexus 7000 devices is susceptible to manipulation by remote attackers, potentially resulting in a denial of service. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted Ethernet frames that may create forwarding loops, causing service outages and significant disruptions in network operations. This vulnerability highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date systems and implementing robust security measures to mitigate potential risks.

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