CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-0672

First published: Thu Mar 26 2015(Updated: )

The DHCPv4 server in Cisco IOS XR 5.2.2 on ASR 9000 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service outage) via a flood of crafted DHCP packets, aka Bug ID CSCup67822.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS XRv 9000=5.2.2
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-2015-0672?

    CVE-2015-0672 has a medium severity rating, posing a risk of denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-0672?

    To fix CVE-2015-0672, upgrade the Cisco IOS XR to a version later than 5.2.2.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2015-0672?

    CVE-2015-0672 affects devices running Cisco IOS XR version 5.2.2 on ASR 9000 routers.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2015-0672 involve?

    CVE-2015-0672 involves a denial of service attack through a flood of crafted DHCP packets.

  • Is CVE-2015-0672 a remote vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2015-0672 can be exploited remotely by attackers.

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