CVE-2013-5565: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 8, 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Cisco IOS XR=5.1.0
Event History
Nov 8, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5565?
CVE-2013-5565 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
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.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5565?
CVE-2013-5565 specifically affects Cisco IOS XR version 5.1.0.
4
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.
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Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-5565?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2013-5565; updating to a secure version is recommended.