CVE-2012-1340
CVE-2012-1340 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Mds 9000 Nx-os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Cisco Mds 9000 Nx-os
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- Last modified:
Description
The Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) implementation in Cisco MDS NX-OS 4.2 and 5.2 on MDS 9000 series switches allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (module reload) via a crafted FCIP header, aka Bug ID CSCtn93151.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-1340?
- The Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) implementation in Cisco MDS NX-OS 4.2 and 5.2 on MDS 9000 series switches allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (module reload) via a crafted FCIP header, aka Bug ID CSCtn93151.
- How severe is CVE-2012-1340?
- CVE-2012-1340 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-1340 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-1340?
- CVE-2012-1340 primarily affects Cisco Mds 9000 Nx-os. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-1340?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-1340 published?
- CVE-2012-1340 was published on 2012-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/switches/datacenter/mds9000/sw/5_2/release/notes/nx-os/mds_nxos_rel_notes_522.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027348
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:mds_9000_nx-os:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:mds_9000_nx-os:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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