CVE-2012-3051: Medium severity Cisco NX-OS vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Cisco NX-OS=5.2
Cisco NX-OS=6.1
Cisco Nexus 7000
Cisco Nexus 7000 10-slot
Cisco Nexus 7000 18-slot
Cisco Nexus 7000 9-slot
Event History
Sep 16, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-3051?
To fix CVE-2012-3051, upgrade Cisco NX-OS to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.