CVE-2013-5503: High severity cisco ios xrv 9000 vulnerability
The UDP process in Cisco IOS XR 4.3.1 does not free packet memory upon detecting full packet queues, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via UDP packets to listening ports, aka Bug ID CSCue69413.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5503?
CVE-2013-5503 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service through memory consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5503?
To mitigate CVE-2013-5503, upgrade your Cisco IOS XR to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2013-5503?
The impact of CVE-2013-5503 is a denial of service condition, as it causes memory consumption by failing to free packet memory.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-5503?
CVE-2013-5503 affects devices running Cisco IOS XR version 4.3.1.
Can CVE-2013-5503 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-5503 can be exploited remotely by sending UDP packets to listening ports on affected devices.