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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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:HAccess ComplexityHigh
Au:SAuthenticationSingle
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
cisco
commercial·USaka cisco systems inc., cisco systems
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
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