CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA critical vulnerability in the Silicon One integration of Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute code with root privileges due to exposed TCP ports 43210 and 43211 in the default Layer 3 virtual routing and forwarding configuration. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access and potential device crashes, resulting in service disruption. Organizations using these switches should prioritize immediate remediation to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Public Exploit Signal
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Original NVD Description
A vulnerability in the Silicon One integration for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute code with root privileges. This vulnerability exists because TCP ports 43210 and 43211 are accessible in the default Layer 3 (L3) virtual routing and forwarding (VRF). A successful exploit could allow the attacker to connect to an affected device and send crafted input that could be executed as code with root privileges. The exploitation of this vulnerability could also cause the S1HAL process to crash, which could cause the device to reload.