CVE-2015-6268
First published: Sat Aug 29 2015(Updated: )
Cisco IOS XE before 2.2.3 on ASR 1000 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Embedded Services Processor crash) via a crafted IPv4 UDP packet, aka Bug ID CSCsw95482.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =2.2.1 | |
| Cisco IOS XE Software | =2.2.2 | |
| Cisco ASR 1001 | ||
| Cisco ASR 1001-X | ||
| Cisco ASR 1002 Fixed Router | ||
| Cisco ASR 1002-X | ||
| Cisco ASR 1004 | ||
| Cisco ASR 1006 | ||
| Cisco ASR 1013 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6268?
CVE-2015-6268 has a severity rating that indicates a denial of service vulnerability allowing remote attackers to crash the Embedded Services Processor.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6268?
To fix CVE-2015-6268, update to Cisco IOS XE version 2.2.3 or later.
What devices are affected by CVE-2015-6268?
CVE-2015-6268 affects Cisco ASR 1000 devices running IOS XE versions prior to 2.2.3.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2015-6268?
CVE-2015-6268 can be exploited via crafted IPv4 UDP packets that trigger a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-6268?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2015-6268; the only solution is to apply the relevant software update.
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