CVE-2013-6683: Input Validation
The IPv6 implementation in Cisco NX-OS does not properly handle neighbor-table adjacencies, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NS processing outage) via a series of malformed packets, aka Bug ID CSCtd15904.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6683?
CVE-2013-6683 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6683?
To mitigate CVE-2013-6683, users should apply the recommended patches provided by Cisco for affected versions of NX-OS.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-6683?
CVE-2013-6683 specifically affects Cisco NX-OS software running on compatible devices.
What kind of attack does CVE-2013-6683 facilitate?
CVE-2013-6683 allows remote attackers to perform denial of service attacks by sending crafted malformed packets.
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2013-6683?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2013-6683 other than applying the appropriate patches.