cisco-sa-nxos-remoteauth-dos-XB6pv74m: Cisco NX-OS Software TACACS+ or RADIUS Remote Authentication Directed Request Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Aug 23, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability in TACACS+ and RADIUS remote authentication for Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to cause an affected device to unexpectedly reload. This vulnerability is due to incorrect input validation when processing an authentication

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco NX-OS Software

Event History

Aug 23, 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-nxos-remoteauth-dos-XB6pv74m?

The severity of cisco-sa-nxos-remoteauth-dos-XB6pv74m is rated as high due to the potential for an affected device to unexpectedly reload.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-nxos-remoteauth-dos-XB6pv74m?

To fix cisco-sa-nxos-remoteauth-dos-XB6pv74m, apply the latest patches or updates provided by Cisco for Cisco NX-OS Software.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-nxos-remoteauth-dos-XB6pv74m?

Cisco NX-OS Software users who utilize TACACS+ and RADIUS remote authentication are affected by cisco-sa-nxos-remoteauth-dos-XB6pv74m.

4

What causes cisco-sa-nxos-remoteauth-dos-XB6pv74m?

cisco-sa-nxos-remoteauth-dos-XB6pv74m is caused by incorrect input validation when processing authentication requests.

5

Can cisco-sa-nxos-remoteauth-dos-XB6pv74m be exploited remotely?

No, cisco-sa-nxos-remoteauth-dos-XB6pv74m requires an unauthenticated local attacker to exploit the vulnerability.

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