Vulnerability Description
Cisco NX-OS 5.0 and earlier on MDS 9000 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (supervisor CPU consumption) via Authentication Header (AH) authentication in a Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) frame, aka Bug ID CSCte27874.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Nx-Os | <= 5.0 |
| Cisco | Mds 9000 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5566Vendor Advisory
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=31663Vendor Advisory
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5566Vendor Advisory
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=31663Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-5566?
CVE-2013-5566 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Cisco NX-OS 5.0 and earlier on MDS 9000 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (supervisor CPU consumption) via Authentication Header (AH) authentication in a Virtual Router Redu...
How severe is CVE-2013-5566?
CVE-2013-5566 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-2013-5566?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Nx-Os, Cisco Mds 9000.