Vulnerability Description
Cisco NX-OS 4.2, 5.0, 5.1, and 5.2 on Nexus 7000 series switches, when the High Availability (HA) policy is configured for Reset, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reset) via a malformed Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) packet, aka Bug IDs CSCtk34535 and CSCtk19132.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Nx-Os | 4.2 |
| Cisco | Nexus 7000 | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 7000 10-Slot | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 7000 18-Slot | - |
| Cisco | Nexus 7000 9-Slot | - |
References
- http://www.4salesbyself.com/troubleshooting-random-nexus-reboots.aspx
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/datacenter/sw/5_x/nx-os/release/notes/5Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027352
- http://www.4salesbyself.com/troubleshooting-random-nexus-reboots.aspx
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/datacenter/sw/5_x/nx-os/release/notes/5Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027352
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2469?
CVE-2012-2469 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Cisco NX-OS 4.2, 5.0, 5.1, and 5.2 on Nexus 7000 series switches, when the High Availability (HA) policy is configured for Reset, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reset) vi...
How severe is CVE-2012-2469?
CVE-2012-2469 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2469?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Nx-Os, Cisco Nexus 7000, Cisco Nexus 7000 10-Slot, Cisco Nexus 7000 18-Slot, Cisco Nexus 7000 9-Slot.