CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-3284: Input Validation

First published: Sun May 25 2014(Updated: )

Cisco IOS XE on ASR1000 devices, when PPPoE termination is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malformed PPPoE packet, aka Bug ID CSCuo55180.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS XE
Cisco ASR 1001
Cisco ASR 1002 Fixed Router
Cisco ASR 1002-X
Cisco ASR 1002-X
Cisco ASR 1004
Cisco ASR 1006
Cisco ASR 1013
Cisco ASR 1023 Router

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-3284?

    CVE-2014-3284 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-3284?

    To mitigate CVE-2014-3284, update your Cisco IOS XE or ASR1000 device software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2014-3284?

    CVE-2014-3284 affects Cisco IOS XE on ASR1000 devices, including models ASR 1001, 1002, 1004, 1006, 1013, and 1023.

  • What impact does CVE-2014-3284 have on affected devices?

    CVE-2014-3284 allows remote attackers to send malformed PPPoE packets causing the device to reload, resulting in a denial of service.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-3284?

    Disabling PPPoE termination on the affected Cisco devices can serve as an immediate workaround until the vulnerability is patched.

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