CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5565: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Nov 08 2013(Updated: )

The OSPFv3 functionality in Cisco IOS XR 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via a malformed LSA Type-1 packet, aka Bug ID CSCuj82176.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS XRv 9000=5.1.0

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-5565?

    CVE-2013-5565 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5565?

    To mitigate CVE-2013-5565, upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Cisco IOS XR beyond version 5.1.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5565?

    CVE-2013-5565 specifically affects Cisco IOS XR version 5.1.0.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2013-5565 enable?

    CVE-2013-5565 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack by sending malformed LSA Type-1 packets.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-5565?

    There is no specific workaround for CVE-2013-5565; updating to a secure version is recommended.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203