CVE-2015-6294
First published: Fri Sep 18 2015(Updated: )
Cisco IOS 15.2(3)E and earlier and IOS XE 3.6(2)E and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (functionality loss) via crafted Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) packets, aka Bug ID CSCuu25770.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco IOS | =15.2\(2\)e | |
| Cisco IOS | =15.2\(2\)e1 | |
| Cisco IOS | =15.2\(2\)e2 | |
| Cisco IOS | =15.2\(3\)e | |
| Cisco IOS | =15.2e | |
| Cisco IOS XE | =3.6e.0 | |
| Cisco IOS XE | =3.6e.1 | |
| Cisco IOS XE | =3.6e.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6294?
CVE-2015-6294 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to functionality loss in affected Cisco devices.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6294?
To mitigate CVE-2015-6294, upgrade to a patched version of Cisco IOS or IOS XE that addresses this vulnerability.
Which Cisco devices are affected by CVE-2015-6294?
CVE-2015-6294 affects Cisco IOS version 15.2(3)E and earlier, as well as IOS XE version 3.6(2)E and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-6294 involve?
CVE-2015-6294 involves remote attacks utilizing crafted Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) packets.
Is CVE-2015-6294 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6294 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to launch denial of service attacks against vulnerable systems.
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