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MEDIUM · 5.8

CVE-2013-1208

The encryption functionality in Cisco NX-OS on the Nexus 1000V does not properly handle Virtual Supervisor Module (VSM) to Virtual Ethernet Module (VEM) communication, which allows remote attackers to...

Vulnerability Description

The encryption functionality in Cisco NX-OS on the Nexus 1000V does not properly handle Virtual Supervisor Module (VSM) to Virtual Ethernet Module (VEM) communication, which allows remote attackers to intercept or modify network traffic by leveraging certain Layer 2 or Layer 3 access, aka Bug ID CSCud14691.

CVSS Score

5.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CiscoNx-Os-
CiscoNexus 1000V-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-310

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-1208?

CVE-2013-1208 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The encryption functionality in Cisco NX-OS on the Nexus 1000V does not properly handle Virtual Supervisor Module (VSM) to Virtual Ethernet Module (VEM) communication, which allows remote attackers to...

How severe is CVE-2013-1208?

CVE-2013-1208 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1208?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Nx-Os, Cisco Nexus 1000V.