Cisco NX-OS Software running on Nexus 7000 Series Switches contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker with access to an adjacent network to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to mishandling of a specific type of nonstandard Ethernet frame by the affected software. An unauthenticated, remote attacker with access to an adjacent network could exploit the vulnerability by sending an unspecified crafted nonstandard Ethernet frame to a targeted device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a frame forwarding loop, resulting in a DoS condition. Cisco has confirmed the vulnerability in a security notice and has released software updates. Cisco indicates through the CVSS score that functional exploit code exists; however, the code is not known to be publicly available. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker may require access to trusted, internal networks to send crafted requests to the affected software. This access requirement could limit the likelihood of a successful exploit.
4.1, 4.1.(2), 4.1.(3), 4.1.(4), 4.1.(5), 4.2.(2a), 4.2(3), 4.2(4), 4.2(6), 4.2(8), 5.0(2a), 5.0(3), 5.0(5), 5.1(1), 5.1(1a), 5.1(3), 5.1(4), 5.1(5), 5.1(6), 5.2(1), 5.2(3a), 5.2(4), 5.2(5), 5.2(7), 5.2(9), 6.0(1), 6.0(2), 6.0(3), 6.0(4), 6.1(1), 6.1(2), 6.1(3)Later versions of Cisco NX-OS Software may also be affected.
The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.
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| Version | Description | Section | Status | Date |
| 1.0 | Initial Release | NA | Final | 2013-Apr-29 |
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