Cisco NX-OS up to 6.2(2a) BGP Message input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Cisco NX-OS up to 6.2(2a). This issue affects some unknown processing of the component BGP Message Handler. This manipulation causes input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-6982. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Cisco NX-OS up to 6.2(2a) (Router Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component BGP Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The BGP implementation in Cisco NX-OS 6.2(2a) and earlier does not properly handle the interaction of UPDATE messages with IPv6, VPNv4, and VPNv6 labeled unicast-address families, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (peer reset) via a crafted message, aka Bug ID CSCuj03174.

The weakness was shared 01/06/2014 with Cisco as CVE-2013-6982 as confirmed alert (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-6982 since 12/05/2013. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (90119), SecurityFocus (BID 64670†), OSVDB (101713†), Secunia (SA56169†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-43046†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/05/2013 🔍
12/29/2013 +24 days 🔍
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01/06/2014 +8 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: CVE-2013-6982
Organization: Cisco
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-6982 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-6982
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11719
X-Force: 90119
SecurityFocus: 64670 - Cisco NX-OS BGP Message Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 56169
OSVDB: 101713
SecurityTracker: 1029568
Vulnerability Center: 43046 - Cisco NX-OS Remote DoS Vulnerability via Crafted BGP Update Messages, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 01/07/2014 09:11
Updated: 06/04/2021 17:58
Changes: 01/07/2014 09:11 (63), 05/19/2017 11:33 (5), 06/04/2021 17:58 (3)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216:844:103

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