CVE-2016-1453
CriticalSummary
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.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute code, potentially leading to device takeover and serious security implications for the network.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the NX-OS system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor network traffic for potential attack attempts.
Original NVD description (English source)
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.