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CVE-2013-3400

6.8 · MEDIUM

The license-installation module in Cisco NX-OS on Nexus 1000V devices allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via crafted "install license" arguments, aka Bug ID CSCuh30824.

Published Jul 10, 2013ciscoCWE-20EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2013-3400 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco nx-os. It was published on July 10, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The license-installation module in Cisco NX-OS on Nexus 1000V devices allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via crafted "install license" arguments, aka Bug ID CSCuh30824.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update nx-os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-3400Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1028763Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-3400Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1028763

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3400?

CVE-2013-3400 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco nx-os. It was published on July 10, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-3400?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-3400?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update nx-os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-3400?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-3400 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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