CVE-2013-1216: Infoleak

Published Apr 29, 2013
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Updated

Memory leak in the SNMP module in Cisco IOS XR allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and process restart) via crafted SNMP packets, aka Bug ID CSCue31546.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco IOS XR

Event History

Apr 29, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1216?

CVE-2013-1216 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-1216?

To fix CVE-2013-1216, users should apply the recommended software patches from Cisco for affected versions of Cisco IOS XR.

3

What type of attack vector is associated with CVE-2013-1216?

CVE-2013-1216 can be exploited through crafted SNMP packets sent by remote authenticated users.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2013-1216?

CVE-2013-1216 affects devices running Cisco IOS XR that are accessible to remote authenticated users.

5

What impact does CVE-2013-1216 have on systems?

CVE-2013-1216 can lead to memory consumption issues resulting in process restarts, potentially impacting system availability.

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