What is the severity of CVE-2014-3273?

CVE-2014-3273 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to device reloads.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3273?

To fix CVE-2014-3273, users should apply the latest security updates or patches provided by Cisco for their IOS version.

Who is affected by CVE-2014-3273?

CVE-2014-3273 affects devices running vulnerable versions of Cisco IOS that are configured to accept LLDP packets.

What type of attack does CVE-2014-3273 involve?

CVE-2014-3273 involves a remote denial of service attack that is executed via malformed LLDP packets.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-3273?

Disabling LLDP on affected Cisco devices can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2014-3273.

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CVE-2014-3273

medium

6.1

CWE

20/5/2014

12/4/2025

CVE-2014-3273: Input Validation

First published: Tue May 20 2014(Updated: )

The LLDP implementation in Cisco IOS allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malformed packet, aka Bug ID CSCum96282.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com psirt@cisco.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3273?
CVE-2014-3273 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to device reloads.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3273?
To fix CVE-2014-3273, users should apply the latest security updates or patches provided by Cisco for their IOS version.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-3273?
CVE-2014-3273 affects devices running vulnerable versions of Cisco IOS that are configured to accept LLDP packets.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-3273 involve?
CVE-2014-3273 involves a remote denial of service attack that is executed via malformed LLDP packets.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-3273?
Disabling LLDP on affected Cisco devices can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2014-3273.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3273?
CVE-2014-3273 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to device reloads.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3273?
To fix CVE-2014-3273, users should apply the latest security updates or patches provided by Cisco for their IOS version.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-3273?
CVE-2014-3273 affects devices running vulnerable versions of Cisco IOS that are configured to accept LLDP packets.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-3273 involve?
CVE-2014-3273 involves a remote denial of service attack that is executed via malformed LLDP packets.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-3273?
Disabling LLDP on affected Cisco devices can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2014-3273.