CVE-2011-0943: High severity cisco ios xrv 9000 vulnerability
Published May 31, 2011
·Updated
Cisco IOS XR 3.8.3, 3.8.4, and 3.9.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NetIO process restart or device reload) via a crafted IPv4 packet, aka Bug ID CSCth44147.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Cisco IOS XR=3.8.4
Cisco IOS XR=3.9.1
Cisco IOS XR=3.8.3
Event History
May 31, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0943?
CVE-2011-0943 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can impact device availability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-0943?
To mitigate CVE-2011-0943, update Cisco IOS XR to a patched version that addresses the vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2011-0943?
CVE-2011-0943 affects Cisco IOS XR versions 3.8.3, 3.8.4, and 3.9.1.
4
What happens if CVE-2011-0943 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2011-0943 can lead to a denial of service through a restart of the NetIO process or a complete device reload.
5
Can CVE-2011-0943 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-0943 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted IPv4 packets.