CVE-2013-1212: Medium severity cisco nx-os vulnerability

Published May 29, 2013
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Updated

The SSL functionality in Cisco NX-OS on the Nexus 1000V does not properly verify X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers, and intercept or modify Virtual Supervisor Module (VSM) to VMware vCenter communication, via a crafted certificate, aka Bug ID CSCud14837.

Affected Software

2 affected components
cisco NX-OS
cisco Nexus 1000V

Event History

May 29, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1212?

CVE-2013-1212 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

What systems are affected by CVE-2013-1212?

CVE-2013-1212 affects Cisco NX-OS on the Nexus 1000V.

3

How do I fix CVE-2013-1212?

To fix CVE-2013-1212, update your Cisco NX-OS and Nexus 1000V software to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2013-1212?

CVE-2013-1212 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and intercept or modify communication between the Virtual Supervisor Module and VMware vCenter.

5

Does CVE-2013-1212 involve X.509 certificate issues?

Yes, CVE-2013-1212 occurs due to improper verification of X.509 certificates in Cisco NX-OS.

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