CVE-2014-3270: Input Validation
Published May 20, 2014
·Updated
The DHCPv6 implementation in Cisco IOS XR allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang) via a malformed packet, aka Bug ID CSCul80924.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Cisco IOS XR
Event History
May 20, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:13 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3270?
CVE-2014-3270 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-3270?
To mitigate CVE-2014-3270, update to the latest version of Cisco IOS XR that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-3270?
CVE-2014-3270 affects Cisco IOS XR software running on various networking equipment.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2014-3270 involve?
CVE-2014-3270 involves a remote denial of service attack via malformed DHCPv6 packets.
5
Can CVE-2014-3270 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-3270 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted packets.