CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-3308: Input Validation

First published: Mon Jul 07 2014(Updated: )

Cisco IOS XR on Trident line cards in ASR 9000 devices lacks a static punt policer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by sending many crafted packets, aka Bug ID CSCun83985.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS XRv 9000
Cisco ASR 9000v-v2
Cisco ASR 9001
Cisco ASR 9006 Router
Cisco ASR 9010 Router
Cisco ASR 9904
Cisco ASR 9912
Cisco ASR 9922

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-3308?

    CVE-2014-3308 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can significantly impact device performance.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-3308?

    To fix CVE-2014-3308, upgrade to the recommended patched versions of Cisco IOS XR as specified by Cisco.

  • What type of devices are affected by CVE-2014-3308?

    CVE-2014-3308 affects Cisco ASR 9000 series devices running Cisco IOS XR.

  • What attack vector is used in CVE-2014-3308?

    CVE-2014-3308 can be exploited remotely by sending specifically crafted packets to the affected devices.

  • What can be the potential consequences of CVE-2014-3308?

    Exploitation of CVE-2014-3308 may lead to excessive CPU consumption, resulting in device instability or denial of service.

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