Vulnerability Description
The BGP implementation in Cisco NX-OS 6.2(2a) and earlier does not properly handle the interaction of UPDATE messages with IPv6, VPNv4, and VPNv6 labeled unicast-address families, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (peer reset) via a crafted message, aka Bug ID CSCuj03174.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Nx-Os | <= 6.2\(2a\) |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/101713
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56169
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-6982Vendor Advisory
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=32325Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64670Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029568Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90119
- http://osvdb.org/101713
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56169
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-6982Vendor Advisory
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=32325Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64670Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029568Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90119
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6982?
CVE-2013-6982 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The BGP implementation in Cisco NX-OS 6.2(2a) and earlier does not properly handle the interaction of UPDATE messages with IPv6, VPNv4, and VPNv6 labeled unicast-address families, which allows remote ...
How severe is CVE-2013-6982?
CVE-2013-6982 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6982?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Nx-Os.