SB2016072804 - Input validation flaw in processing CDP packets in Cisco Nexus 1000v Application Virtual Switch
Published: July 28, 2016 Updated: April 5, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016072804
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation flaw in processing CDP packets (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1465)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause denial of service conditions on the target system.The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation of Cisco Discovery Protocol packets. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause the ESXi hypervisor to crash and display a purple diagnostic screen by sending a crafted Cisco Discovery Protocol packet to a targeted device.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in denial of service condition.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.