CVE-2015-6260: Input Validation
First published: Thu Mar 03 2016(Updated: )
Cisco NX-OS 7.1(1)N1(1) on Nexus 5500, 5600, and 6000 devices does not properly validate PDUs in SNMP packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SNMP application restart) via a crafted packet, aka Bug ID CSCut84645.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Zyxel GS1900-10HP firmware | <2.50\(aazi.0\)c0 | |
| Cisco Nexus 5548P Firmware | ||
| Cisco Nexus 5548UP Firmware | ||
| Cisco Nexus 5596T Firmware | ||
| Cisco Nexus 5596UP Firmware | ||
| Cisco 56128p | ||
| Cisco Nexus 5624Q Firmware | ||
| Cisco Nexus 5648Q Firmware | ||
| Cisco Nexus 5672UP-16G | ||
| Cisco Nexus 5696Q Firmware |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6260?
CVE-2015-6260 has a severity rating of medium, as it allows for denial of service through SNMP packet exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6260?
To mitigate the effects of CVE-2015-6260, upgrading to a Cisco NX-OS version that is not affected by this vulnerability is recommended.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-6260?
CVE-2015-6260 affects Cisco NX-OS 7.1(1)N1(1) on Nexus 5500, 5600, and 6000 series devices.
What impact does CVE-2015-6260 have?
The impact of CVE-2015-6260 is a denial of service that results in the SNMP application restarting.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-6260?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2015-6260; updating to a fixed version is the primary method of protection.
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