CVE-2014-0684: Input Validation
Published May 7, 2014
·Updated
Cisco NX-OS 6.2(2) on Nexus 7000 switches allows local users to cause a denial of service via crafted sed input, aka Bug ID CSCui56136.
Affected Software
10 affected components
Cisco NX-OS=6.2\(2\)
Cisco Nexus 7000
Cisco Nexus 7000 10-slot
Cisco Nexus 7000 18-slot
Cisco Nexus 7000 9-slot
All of the following
Cisco NX-OS=6.2\(2\)
Any of the following
Cisco Nexus 7000
Cisco Nexus 7000 10-slot
Cisco Nexus 7000 18-slot
Cisco Nexus 7000 9-slot
Event History
May 7, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0684?
CVE-2014-0684 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-0684?
To address CVE-2014-0684, update Cisco NX-OS to a version that does not have this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-0684?
CVE-2014-0684 affects Cisco NX-OS 6.2(2) running on Nexus 7000 series switches.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2014-0684?
CVE-2014-0684 allows local users to execute a denial of service attack through crafted sed input.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-0684?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2014-0684; the recommended action is to apply the appropriate software update.