Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-3051

First published: Sun Sep 16 2012(Updated: )

Cisco NX-OS 5.2 and 6.1 on Nexus 7000 series switches allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash or packet loss) via a large number of ARP packets, aka Bug ID CSCtr44822.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco NX-OS=5.2
Cisco NX-OS=6.1
Cisco Nexus 7000
Cisco Nexus 7000
Cisco Nexus 7000
Cisco Nexus 7000 9-Slot Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-3051?

    CVE-2012-3051 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service on affected Cisco Nexus 7000 series switches.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3051?

    To fix CVE-2012-3051, upgrade Cisco NX-OS to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2012-3051?

    CVE-2012-3051 affects Cisco NX-OS versions 5.2 and 6.1 running on Nexus 7000 series switches.

  • What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2012-3051?

    CVE-2012-3051 is associated with denial of service attacks through the exploitation of abnormal amounts of ARP packets.

  • Are there specific Cisco devices impacted by CVE-2012-3051?

    Yes, the vulnerability specifically impacts the Cisco Nexus 7000 series, including 10-slot, 18-slot, and 9-slot models.

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