CVE-2011-2581

UnknownEPSS 1.99%

Last modified

CVE-2011-2581 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ACL implementation in Cisco NX-OS 5.0(2) and 5.0(3) before 5.0(3)N2(1) on Nexus 5000 series switches, and NX-OS before 5.0(3)U1(2a) on Nexus 3000 series switches, does not properly handle comments in conjunction with deny statements, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by sending packets, aka Bug IDs CSCto09813 and CSCtr61490.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ACL implementation in Cisco NX-OS 5.0(2) and 5.0(3) before 5.0(3)N2(1) on Nexus 5000 series switches, and NX-OS before 5.0(3)U1(2a) on Nexus 3000 series switches, does not properly handle comments in conjunction with deny statements, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by sending packets, aka Bug IDs CSCto09813 and CSCtr61490.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.99%

78.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoNx-Os5.0\(2\)
CiscoNx-Os5.0\(3\)n1\(1\)
CiscoNx-Os5.0\(3\)n1\(1a\)
CiscoNx-Os5.0\(3\)n1\(1b\)
CiscoNx-Os5.0\(3\)
CiscoNx-Os5.0\(3\)n1\(1c\)
CiscoNexus 5000All versions
CiscoNx-Os<= 5.0\(3\)u1\(2\)
CiscoNx-Os5.0\(3\)u1\(1a\)
CiscoNx-Os5.0\(3\)u1\(1b\)
CiscoNx-Os5.0\(3\)u1\(1d\)
CiscoNexus 3000All versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2581?
The ACL implementation in Cisco NX-OS 5.0(2) and 5.0(3) before 5.0(3)N2(1) on Nexus 5000 series switches, and NX-OS before 5.0(3)U1(2a) on Nexus 3000 series switches, does not properly handle comments in conjunction with deny statements, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by sending packets, aka Bug IDs CSCto09813 and CSCtr61490.
How severe is CVE-2011-2581?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2581 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2581?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST