CVE-2013-1121

CVE-2013-1121 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Nx-os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4. 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-399.

Key facts

Description

The regex engine in the BGP implementation in Cisco NX-OS, when a complex regular expression is configured for inbound routes, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted AS path set, aka Bug ID CSCuf49554.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1121?
The regex engine in the BGP implementation in Cisco NX-OS, when a complex regular expression is configured for inbound routes, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted AS path set, aka Bug ID CSCuf49554.
How severe is CVE-2013-1121?
CVE-2013-1121 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1121 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1121?
CVE-2013-1121 affects Cisco Nx-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1121?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1121 published?
CVE-2013-1121 was published on 2013-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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