Skip to main content

Cisco IOS XR Denial of Service Vulnerability

Last Update Date: 24 Feb 2015 14:29 Release Date: 24 Feb 2015 3603 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Networks OS

TYPE: Networks OS

A vulnerability has been identified in Cisco IOS XR, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

The vulnerability is caused due to an error when parsing IPv6 packets and can be exploited to cause a reload of a line card that is processing traffic.


Impact

  • Denial of Service

System / Technologies affected

  • Versions prior to 5.3.2
  • Cisco Network Convergence System 6000 Series Routers

 


Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.

  • Update to version 5.3.2

Vulnerability Identifier


Source


Related Link