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CVE-2014-2200

7.1 · HIGH

Cisco NX-OS 5.0 before 5.0(5) on Nexus 7000 devices, when local authentication and multiple VDCs are enabled, allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges within an unintended VDC via an SS…

Published May 26, 2014ciscoCWE-264EPSS 1.86%

Overview

CVE-2014-2200 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco nx-os. It was published on May 26, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cisco NX-OS 5.0 before 5.0(5) on Nexus 7000 devices, when local authentication and multiple VDCs are enabled, allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges within an unintended VDC via an SSH session to a management interface, aka Bug ID CSCti11629.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2200?

CVE-2014-2200 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco nx-os. It was published on May 26, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-2200?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-2200?

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-2014-2200?

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