CVE-2016-1465

UnknownEPSS 0.93%

Last modified

CVE-2016-1465 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco Nexus 1000v Application Virtual Switch (AVS) devices before 5.2(1)SV3(1.5i) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ESXi hypervisor crash and purple screen) via a crafted Cisco Discovery Protocol packet that triggers an out-of-bounds memory access, aka Bug ID CSCuw57985.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco Nexus 1000v Application Virtual Switch (AVS) devices before 5.2(1)SV3(1.5i) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ESXi hypervisor crash and purple screen) via a crafted Cisco Discovery Protocol packet that triggers an out-of-bounds memory access, aka Bug ID CSCuw57985.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.93%

55.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CiscoNx-Os4.0\(4\)sv1\(1\)
CiscoNx-Os4.0\(4\)sv1\(2\)
CiscoNx-Os4.0\(4\)sv1\(3\)
CiscoNx-Os4.0\(4\)sv1\(3a\)
CiscoNx-Os4.0\(4\)sv1\(3b\)
CiscoNx-Os4.0\(4\)sv1\(3c\)
CiscoNx-Os4.0\(4\)sv1\(3d\)
CiscoNx-Os4.2\(1\)sv1\(4\)
CiscoNx-Os4.2\(1\)sv1\(4a\)
CiscoNx-Os4.2\(1\)sv1\(4b\)
CiscoNx-Os4.2\(1\)sv1\(5.1\)
CiscoNx-Os4.2\(1\)sv1\(5.1a\)
CiscoNx-Os4.2\(1\)sv1\(5.2\)
CiscoNx-Os4.2\(1\)sv1\(5.2b\)
CiscoNx-Os4.2\(1\)sv2\(1.1\)
CiscoNx-Os4.2\(1\)sv2\(1.1a\)
CiscoNx-Os4.2\(1\)sv2\(2.1\)
CiscoNx-Os4.2\(1\)sv2\(2.1a\)
CiscoNx-Os5.2\(1\)sv3\(1.1\)
CiscoNx-Os5.2\(1\)sv3\(1.3\)
CiscoNx-Os5.2\(1\)sv3\(1.4\)

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1465?
Cisco Nexus 1000v Application Virtual Switch (AVS) devices before 5.2(1)SV3(1.5i) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ESXi hypervisor crash and purple screen) via a crafted Cisco Discovery Protocol packet that triggers an out-of-bounds memory access, aka Bug ID CSCuw57985.
How severe is CVE-2016-1465?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1465 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1465?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-1465?

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Source: NVD / NIST