CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-4284: Input Validation

First published: Wed Jul 22 2015(Updated: )

The Concurrent Data Management Replication process in Cisco IOS XR 5.3.0 on ASR 9000 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (BGP process reload) via malformed BGPv4 packets, aka Bug ID CSCur70670.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS XRv 9000=5.3.0
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-2015-4284?

    CVE-2015-4284 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to the BGP process reloading.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-4284?

    To mitigate CVE-2015-4284, upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Cisco IOS XR beyond 5.3.0.

  • Which Cisco devices are affected by CVE-2015-4284?

    CVE-2015-4284 specifically affects Cisco IOS XR 5.3.0 on ASR 9000 devices.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2015-4284 involve?

    CVE-2015-4284 involves remote attackers sending malformed BGPv4 packets.

  • Can CVE-2015-4284 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-4284 can be exploited by remote attackers through a network.

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