CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-0708

First published: Wed Apr 29 2015(Updated: )

Cisco IOS 15.4S, 15.4SN, and 15.5S and IOS XE 3.13S and 3.14S allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) by including an IA_NA option in a DHCPv6 Solicit message on the local network, aka Bug ID CSCur29956.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS XE=3.13s.0
Cisco IOS XE=3.13s.1
Cisco IOS XE=3.14s.0
Cisco IOS=15.4\(3\)s
Cisco IOS=15.4\(3\)s1
Cisco IOS=15.4\(3\)sn1
Cisco IOS=15.4s
Cisco IOS=15.4sn
Cisco IOS=15.5\(1\)s
Cisco IOS=15.5s

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-0708?

    CVE-2015-0708 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to device crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-0708?

    To fix CVE-2015-0708, upgrade to a version of Cisco IOS or IOS XE that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2015-0708?

    CVE-2015-0708 affects Cisco IOS version 15.4S, 15.5S, and IOS XE versions 3.13S and 3.14S.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2015-0708 enable?

    CVE-2015-0708 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending specially crafted DHCPv6 messages.

  • Can CVE-2015-0708 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-0708 can be exploited remotely by sending a malformed DHCPv6 Solicit message on the local network.

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