CVE-2013-1179: Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) SNMP and (2) License Manager implementations in Cisco NX-OS on Nexus 7...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-1179 affects Cisco NX-OS on Nexus 7000 and MDS 9000 platforms. Authenticated remote users could trigger buffer overflows through crafted SNMP traffic and potentially run arbitrary code. This matters most where legacy NX-OS versions remain in production or management interfaces are reachable by broad internal networks. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running the listed legacy Cisco NX-OS versions on Nexus 7000 or MDS 9000 devices, especially if authenticated SNMP access is broadly available. Prioritize remediation if affected devices support core networking or storage operations. The vulnerability requires authentication, but successful exploitation could compromise high-value infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected NX-OS releases to fixed or later versions identified by Cisco.; Restrict SNMP access to trusted management hosts only.; Review and remove unnecessary SNMP users, communities, and credentials..

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Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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