critical
9
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-1179: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Apr 25 2013(Updated: )

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) SNMP and (2) License Manager implementations in Cisco NX-OS on Nexus 7000 devices 4.x and 5.x before 5.2(5) and 6.x before 6.1(1) and MDS 9000 devices 4.x and 5.x before 5.2(5) allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SNMP request, aka Bug ID CSCtx54830.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco NX-OS=4.0
Cisco NX-OS=4.0\(0\)n1\(1a\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.0\(0\)n1\(2\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.0\(0\)n1\(2a\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.0\(1a\)n1\(1\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.0\(1a\)n1\(1a\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.0\(1a\)n2\(1\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.0\(1a\)n2\(1a\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.0\(4\)sv1\(1\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.0\(4\)sv1\(2\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.0\(4\)sv1\(3\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.0\(4\)sv1\(3a\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.0\(4\)sv1\(3b\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.0\(4\)sv1\(3c\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.0\(4\)sv1\(3d\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.1\(3\)n1\(1\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.1\(3\)n1\(1a\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.1\(3\)n2\(1\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.1\(3\)n2\(1a\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.1.\(2\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.1.\(3\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.1.\(4\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.1.\(5\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.2
Cisco NX-OS=4.2\(1\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.2\(1\)n1\(1\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.2\(1\)n2\(1\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.2\(1\)n2\(1a\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.2\(1\)sv1\(4\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.2\(1\)sv1\(4a\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.2\(1\)sv1\(5.1\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.2\(2\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.2\(3\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.2\(4\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.2\(6\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.2\(8\)
Cisco NX-OS=4.2.\(2a\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.0
Cisco NX-OS=5.0\(2\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.0\(2\)n1\(1\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.0\(2\)n2\(1\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.0\(2\)n2\(1a\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.0\(2a\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.0\(3\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.0\(3\)n1\(1\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.0\(3\)n1\(1a\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.0\(3\)n1\(1b\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.0\(3\)n1\(1c\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.0\(3\)n2\(1\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.0\(3\)n2\(2\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.0\(3\)n2\(2a\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.0\(3\)n2\(2b\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.0\(5\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.1
Cisco NX-OS=5.1\(1\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.1\(1a\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.1\(2\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.1\(3\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.1\(3\)n1\(1\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.1\(3\)n1\(1a\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.1\(4\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.1\(5\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.1\(6\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.2
Cisco NX-OS=5.2\(1\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.2\(3\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.2\(3a\)
Cisco NX-OS=5.2\(4\)
Cisco NX-OS=6.0\(1\)
Cisco NX-OS=6.0\(2\)
Cisco NX-OS=6.1
Cisco Nexus 7000
Cisco Nexus 7000 10-slot
Cisco Nexus 7000 18-slot
Cisco Nexus 7000 9-Slot Firmware
Cisco MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switches

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-1179?

    CVE-2013-1179 has a critical severity rating due to its ability to allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-1179?

    To fix CVE-2013-1179, upgrade your Cisco NX-OS to a version later than 5.2(5) or 6.1(1) as specified by Cisco's security advisory.

  • Which Cisco devices are affected by CVE-2013-1179?

    CVE-2013-1179 affects Cisco Nexus 7000 and MDS 9000 devices running NX-OS versions 4.x and 5.x before 5.2(5) and 6.x before 6.1(1).

  • What attacks can exploit CVE-2013-1179?

    CVE-2013-1179 can be exploited via crafted SNMP requests by authenticated remote users, leading to arbitrary code execution.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1179 while I prepare to update?

    Cisco does not recommend any workarounds for CVE-2013-1179, emphasizing the importance of upgrading to a patched version.

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