Cisco NX-OS on Nexus 1000V Authentication improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco NX-OS on Nexus 1000V and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Authentication Handler. The manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2013-1209. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Cisco NX-OS on Nexus 1000V (Router Operating System) (the affected version is unknown). Affected is an unknown code of the component Authentication Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

The encryption functionality in the Virtual Supervisor Module (VSM) to Virtual Ethernet Module (VEM) communication component in Cisco NX-OS on the Nexus 1000V does not properly authenticate VSM/VEM packets, which allows remote attackers to disable packet-level encryption and integrity protection via crafted packets, aka Bug ID CSCud14710.

The weakness was disclosed 05/28/2013 by Felix Lindner (FX) with Recurity Labs as CVE-2013-1209 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at tools.cisco.com. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-1209 since 01/11/2013. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at tools.cisco.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (84693), SecurityFocus (BID 60224†), OSVDB (93737†), Secunia (SA53606†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40027†). The entries VDB-8917, VDB-8918, VDB-8919 and VDB-8920 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: tools.cisco.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: CVE-2013-1209
Researcher: Felix Lindner (FX)
Organization: Recurity Labs
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-1209 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1209
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8922
X-Force: 84693
SecurityFocus: 60224 - Cisco Nexus 1000 Series Switches NX-OS CVE-2013-1209 Remote Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 53606 - Cisco Nexus 1000V Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 93737
Vulnerability Center: 40027 - Cisco NX-OS on Nexus 1000V Encryption Functionality Flaw Allows Remote Encryption Bypass - CVE-2013-1209, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/31/2013 11:43
Updated: 05/04/2019 19:08
Changes: 05/31/2013 11:43 (70), 05/04/2019 19:08 (3)
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