CVE-2019-1599

Cisco NX-OS Software Netstack Denial of Service Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the network stack of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on the affected device. The vulnerability is due to an issue with allocating and freeing memory buffers in the network stack. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted TCP streams to an affected device in a sustained way. A successful exploit could cause the network stack of an affected device to run out of available buffers, impairing operations of control plane and management plane protocols, resulting in a DoS condition. Note: This vulnerability can be triggered only by traffic that is destined to an affected device and cannot be exploited using traffic that transits an affected device. Nexus 1000V Switch for Microsoft Hyper-V is affected in versions prior to 5.2(1)SM3(2.1). Nexus 1000V Switch for VMware vSphere is affected in versions prior to 5.2(1)SV3(4.1a). Nexus 3000 Series Switches are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)I7(6) and 9.2(2). Nexus 3500 Platform Switches are affected in versions prior to 6.0(2)A8(11), 7.0(3)I7(6), and 9.2(2). Nexus 3600 Platform Switches are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)F3(5) and 9.2(2). Nexus 5500, 5600, and 6000 Series Switches are affected in versions prior to 7.1(5)N1(1b) and 7.3(5)N1(1). Nexus 7000 and 7700 Series Switches are affected in versions prior to 6.2(22. Nexus 9500 R-Series Line Cards and Fabric Modules are affected in versions prior to 7.0(3)F3(5) and 9.2(2). UCS 6200 and 6300 Series Fabric Interconnect are affected in versions prior to 3.2(3j) and 4.0(2a). UCS 6400 Series Fabric Interconnect are affected in versions prior to 4.0(2a).

Categories

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 6.85% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch for Microsoft Hyper-V
Affected: Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch for VMware vSphere
Affected: Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches
Affected: Cisco Nexus 3500 Platform Switches
Affected: Cisco Nexus 3600 Platform Switches
Affected: Cisco Nexus 5500, 5600, and 6000 Series Switches
Affected: Cisco Nexus 7000 and 7700 Series Switches
Affected: Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Standalone NX-OS Mode
Affected: Cisco Nexus 9500 R-Series Line Cards and Fabric Modules
Affected: Cisco UCS 6200 and 6300 Series Fabric Interconnect
Affected: Cisco UCS 6400 Series Fabric Interconnect
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1599?
CVE-2019-1599 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-1599?
To fix CVE-2019-1599, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-1599 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-1599 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-1599?
CVE-2019-1599 affects Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch for Microsoft Hyper-V, Cisco Nexus 1000V Switch for VMware vSphere, Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches, Cisco Nexus 3500 Platform Switches, Cisco Nexus 3600 Platform Switches, Cisco Nexus 5500, 5600, and 6000 Series Switches, Cisco Nexus 7000 and 7700 Series Switches, Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in Standalone NX-OS Mode, Cisco Nexus 9500 R-Series Line Cards and Fabric Modules, Cisco UCS 6200 and 6300 Series Fabric Interconnect, Cisco UCS 6400 Series Fabric Interconnect.
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