CVE-2013-1208
CVE-2013-1208 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Nx-os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Cisco Nx-os
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The encryption functionality in Cisco NX-OS on the Nexus 1000V does not properly handle Virtual Supervisor Module (VSM) to Virtual Ethernet Module (VEM) communication, which allows remote attackers to intercept or modify network traffic by leveraging certain Layer 2 or Layer 3 access, aka Bug ID CSCud14691.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-1208?
- The encryption functionality in Cisco NX-OS on the Nexus 1000V does not properly handle Virtual Supervisor Module (VSM) to Virtual Ethernet Module (VEM) communication, which allows remote attackers to intercept or modify network traffic by leveraging certain Layer 2 or Layer 3 access, aka Bug ID CSCud14691.
- How severe is CVE-2013-1208?
- CVE-2013-1208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2013-1208 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-1208?
- CVE-2013-1208 affects Cisco Nx-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-1208?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2013-1208 published?
- CVE-2013-1208 was published on 2013-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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