CVE-2026-20033 Details
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches in ACI mode could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation when processing specific Ethernet frames. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted Ethernet frame to the management interface of an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload unexpectedly, resulting in a DoS condition. Note: Only the out-of-band (OOB) management interface is affected.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric Switches operating in ACI mode. This issue allows an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause the affected device to reload unexpectedly, leading to a DoS condition. The vulnerability arises from insufficient validation when processing certain Ethernet frames. Exploitation involves sending a crafted Ethernet frame to the device's out-of-band management interface.
Cisco has released software updates to address this vulnerability. For guidance on determining the best release for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches, refer to the Recommended Releases document available on the Cisco website.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Feb 25, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 25, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-nxos-cpdos-qLsv6pFD | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-805 | Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Cisco Nexus 9000 | All versions |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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