CVE-2014-3353
First published: Thu Sep 04 2014(Updated: )
Cisco IOS XR 4.3(.2) and earlier, as used in Cisco Carrier Routing System (CRS), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and IPv6 packet drops) via a malformed IPv6 packet, aka Bug ID CSCuo95165.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | <=4.3.2 | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =4.3.0 | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =4.3.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60205
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-3353
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=35559
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69506
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030790
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95623
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3353?
CVE-2014-3353 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability which could lead to significant service disruptions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3353?
To mitigate CVE-2014-3353, upgrade Cisco IOS XR to version 4.3.3 or later to address the vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-3353?
CVE-2014-3353 affects all Cisco Carrier Routing Systems running IOS XR versions 4.3.2 and earlier.
What type of attacks can CVE-2014-3353 enable?
CVE-2014-3353 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause high CPU utilization and drop IPv6 packets.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-3353?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2014-3353, so upgrading to a secure version is recommended.
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