CVE-2015-6351: Input Validation

Published Oct 30, 2015
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Updated

Cisco ASR 5500 System Architecture Evolution (SAE) Gateway devices with software 19.1.0.61559 and 19.2.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (BGP process restart) via a crafted header in a BGP packet, aka Bug ID CSCuw65781.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Asr 5000 Software=19.1.0.61559
Cisco Asr 5000 Software=19.2.0

Event History

Oct 30, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6351?

CVE-2015-6351 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service on affected Cisco ASR 5500 devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6351?

To mitigate CVE-2015-6351, upgrade to Cisco ASR Software version 19.1.0.61560 or later, or 19.2.1 or later.

3

Which Cisco devices are affected by CVE-2015-6351?

CVE-2015-6351 affects Cisco ASR 5500 System Architecture Evolution Gateway devices running software versions 19.1.0.61559 and 19.2.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2015-6351 enable?

CVE-2015-6351 allows remote attackers to initiate a denial of service attack by leveraging vulnerabilities in the BGP process.

5

Is CVE-2015-6351 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2015-6351 is classified as a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it without local access to the device.

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