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CVE-2013-6979 Detail

Description

The VTY authentication implementation in Cisco IOS XE 03.02.xxSE and 03.03.xxSE incorrectly relies on the Linux-IOS internal-network configuration, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging access to a 192.168.x.2 source IP address, aka Bug ID CSCuj90227.


Metrics

 
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Hyperlink Resource
http://osvdb.org/101351
http://osvdb.org/101351
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-6979 Vendor Advisory 
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-6979 Vendor Advisory 
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64502 Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64502 Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029537 Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029537 Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89901
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89901

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-287 Improper Authentication cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2013-6979
NVD Published Date:
12/23/2013
NVD Last Modified:
11/20/2024
Source:
Cisco Systems, Inc.