Cisco NX-OS 5.0/5.1 on Nexus 5000 igmp_snoop_orib_fill_source_update memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco NX-OS 5.0/5.1 on Nexus 5000. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function igmp_snoop_orib_fill_source_update. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2012-1357. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco NX-OS 5.0/5.1 on Nexus 5000 (Router Operating System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function igmp_snoop_orib_fill_source_update. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

The igmp_snoop_orib_fill_source_update function in the IGMP process in NX-OS 5.0 and 5.1 on Cisco Nexus 5000 series switches allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via IGMP packets, aka Bug ID CSCts46521.

The weakness was presented 08/06/2012 with Cisco (Website). The advisory is shared at cisco.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-1357 since 02/27/2012. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/04/2019).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (77464), SecurityFocus (BID 54825†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36313†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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02/27/2012 🔍
06/08/2012 +102 days 🔍
08/06/2012 +59 days 🔍
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10/02/2012 +57 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +902 days 🔍
05/04/2019 +1503 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco.com
Organization: Cisco
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CVE: CVE-2012-1357 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-1357
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61493
X-Force: 77464
SecurityFocus: 54825 - Multiple Cisco Nexus Devices CVE-2012-1357 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 36313 - Cisco NX-OS 5.0-5.1(2) on Nexus 5000 Remote Denial of Service via IGMP Packets, High

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 05/04/2019 19:10
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (50), 05/04/2019 19:10 (11)
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Cache ID: 216:051:103

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