CVE-2013-1209 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

The encryption functionality in the Virtual Supervisor Module (VSM) to Virtual Ethernet Module (VEM) communication component in Cisco NX-OS on the Nexus 1000V does not properly authenticate VSM/VEM packets, which allows remote attackers to disable packet-level encryption and integrity protection via crafted packets, aka Bug ID CSCud14710.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Nx-Os	-
Cisco	Nexus 1000V	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-1209Vendor Advisory
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-1209Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-1209?

CVE-2013-1209 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The encryption functionality in the Virtual Supervisor Module (VSM) to Virtual Ethernet Module (VEM) communication component in Cisco NX-OS on the Nexus 1000V does not properly authenticate VSM/VEM pa...

How severe is CVE-2013-1209?

CVE-2013-1209 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1209?

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