CVE-2012-6396
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CVE-2012-6396 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco NX-OS on Nexus 7000 series switches does not properly handle certain line-card replacements, which might allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted configuration that references interfaces that do not exist on the new card, aka Bug ID CSCud44300.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cisco NX-OS on Nexus 7000 series switches does not properly handle certain line-card replacements, which might allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted configuration that references interfaces that do not exist on the new card, aka Bug ID CSCud44300.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Nx-Os | All versions |
| Cisco | Nexus 7000 | All versions |
| Cisco | Nexus 7000 10-Slot | All versions |
| Cisco | Nexus 7000 18-Slot | All versions |
| Cisco | Nexus 7000 9-Slot | All versions |
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- Status
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