cisco-sa-aci-lldp-dos-ySCNZOpX: Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches in ACI Mode Link Layer Discovery Protocol Memory Leak Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Feb 22, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) feature for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches in Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Mode could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause a memory leak, which could result in an unexpected reload of the

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches

Event History

Feb 22, 2023
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-aci-lldp-dos-ySCNZOpX?

The severity of cisco-sa-aci-lldp-dos-ySCNZOpX is classified as high due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-aci-lldp-dos-ySCNZOpX?

To fix cisco-sa-aci-lldp-dos-ySCNZOpX, apply the latest firmware updates provided by Cisco for your Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches.

3

What does cisco-sa-aci-lldp-dos-ySCNZOpX affect?

cisco-sa-aci-lldp-dos-ySCNZOpX affects the Link Layer Discovery Protocol feature in Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches operating in ACI Mode.

4

Can cisco-sa-aci-lldp-dos-ySCNZOpX be exploited remotely?

No, cisco-sa-aci-lldp-dos-ySCNZOpX requires an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker for exploitation.

5

What is the impact of cisco-sa-aci-lldp-dos-ySCNZOpX?

The impact of cisco-sa-aci-lldp-dos-ySCNZOpX includes potential memory leaks leading to an unexpected reload of the affected switch.

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