CVE-2013-1211
CVE-2013-1211 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Cisco Nx-os
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cisco NX-OS on the Nexus 1000V does not properly handle authentication for Virtual Ethernet Module (VEM) to Virtual Supervisor Module (VSM) communication, which allows remote attackers to obtain VEM access via (1) spoofed STUN packets or (2) a crafted VMware ESXi instance, aka Bug ID CSCud14832.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-1211?
- Cisco NX-OS on the Nexus 1000V does not properly handle authentication for Virtual Ethernet Module (VEM) to Virtual Supervisor Module (VSM) communication, which allows remote attackers to obtain VEM access via (1) spoofed STUN packets or (2) a crafted VMware ESXi instance, aka Bug ID CSCud14832.
- How severe is CVE-2013-1211?
- CVE-2013-1211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2013-1211 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-1211?
- CVE-2013-1211 affects Cisco Nx-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-1211?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2013-1211 published?
- CVE-2013-1211 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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