CVE-2015-6277: Medium severity cisco nx-os vulnerability

Published Sep 2, 2015
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Updated

The ARP implementation in Cisco NX-OS on Nexus 1000V devices for VMware vSphere 5.2(1)SV3(1.4), Nexus 3000 devices 7.3(0)ZD(0.47), Nexus 4000 devices 4.1(2)E1, Nexus 9000 devices 7.3(0)ZD(0.61), and MDS 9000 devices 7.0(0)HSK(0.353) and SAN-OS NX-OS on MDS 9000 devices 7.0(0)HSK(0.353) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ARP process restart) via crafted packet-header fields, aka Bug ID CSCut25292.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Cisco NX-OS=7.3\(0\)zd\(0.47\)
Cisco Nexus 3000
Cisco NX-OS=4.1\(2\)e1
Cisco Nexus 4000
Cisco NX-OS=7.0\(0\)hsk\(0.353\)
Cisco SAN-OS=7.0\(0\)hsk\(0.353\)
Cisco MDS 9000
Cisco NX-OS=7.3\(0\)zd\(0.61\)
Cisco Nexus 9000
Cisco 1000v Vmware Vsphere=5.2\(1\)sv3\(1.4\)

Event History

Sep 2, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6277?

CVE-2015-6277 has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating high severity.

2

Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-6277?

CVE-2015-6277 affects Cisco NX-OS on Nexus 1000V, Nexus 3000, Nexus 4000, Nexus 9000, and MDS 9000 devices.

3

How do I fix CVE-2015-6277?

To fix CVE-2015-6277, upgrade the affected Cisco NX-OS devices to a version that is not vulnerable as recommended by Cisco advisories.

4

Can CVE-2015-6277 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-6277 allows for remote code execution under specific conditions.

5

What impact does CVE-2015-6277 have on system security?

CVE-2015-6277 can potentially allow an attacker to manipulate ARP traffic, leading to unauthorized access or disruption of network services.

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