CVE-2016-1453

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: October 06, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Buffer overflow in the Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV) GRE feature in Cisco NX-OS 5.0 through 7.3 on Nexus 7000 and 7700 devices allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long parameters in a packet header, aka Bug ID CSCuy95701.

AI Explanation

Get an AI-powered plain-language explanation of this vulnerability and remediation steps.

CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161005-otv

Source: psirt@cisco.com

Mitigation Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93409

Source: psirt@cisco.com

Not Applicable Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036946

Source: psirt@cisco.com

Not Applicable Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161005-otv

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mitigation Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93409

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Not Applicable Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036946

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Not Applicable Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

8.1%

94th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

cisco

Related CVEs