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CVE-2013-5496

6.3 · MEDIUM

Open Network Environment Platform (ONEP) in Cisco NX-OS allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (network-element reload) via a crafted packet, aka Bug ID CSCui51551.

Published Sep 16, 2013ciscoCWE-20EPSS 1.60%

Overview

CVE-2013-5496 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco nx-os. It was published on September 16, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Open Network Environment Platform (ONEP) in Cisco NX-OS allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (network-element reload) via a crafted packet, aka Bug ID CSCui51551.

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-2013-5496Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1029036Reftools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-5496Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1029036

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5496?

CVE-2013-5496 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco nx-os. It was published on September 16, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-5496?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-5496?

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-2013-5496?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-5496 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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