CVE-2015-6289: High severity cisco ios vulnerability

Published Jun 23, 2016
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Updated

Cisco IOS 15.5(3)M on Integrated Services Router (ISR) 800, 819, and 829 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted TCP packets on the SSH port, aka Bug ID CSCuu13476.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Cisco IOS=15.5\(3\)m
Cisco 800 Integrated Services Router
Cisco 819 Integrated Services Router
Cisco 829 Integrated Services Router

Event History

Jun 23, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6289?

CVE-2015-6289 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6289?

To mitigate CVE-2015-6289, apply the recommended Cisco software updates that address the vulnerability.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2015-6289?

CVE-2015-6289 affects Cisco IOS 15.5(3)M running on Integrated Services Router 800, 819, and 829 devices.

4

Can CVE-2015-6289 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-6289 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted TCP packets on the SSH port.

5

What impact does CVE-2015-6289 have on affected devices?

CVE-2015-6289 can lead to memory consumption on affected devices, resulting in a denial of service.

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