SB2021022527 - Out-of-bounds write in Cisco Unidirectional Link Detection feature in FXOS and NX-OS Software



SB2021022527 - Out-of-bounds write in Cisco Unidirectional Link Detection feature in FXOS and NX-OS Software

Published: February 25, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021022527
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1368)

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in the Unidirectional Link Detection (UDLD) feature. A remote attacker on the local network can trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.