CVE-2015-6398: High severity zyxel gs1900-10hp firmware vulnerability

Published Feb 7, 2016
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Updated

Cisco Nexus 9000 Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Mode switches with software before 11.0(1c) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via an IPv4 ICMP packet with the IP Record Route option, aka Bug ID CSCuq57512.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Zyxel GS1900-10HP firmware<2.50\(aazi.0\)c0

Event History

Feb 7, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6398?

The severity of CVE-2015-6398 is classified as High due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6398?

To fix CVE-2015-6398, upgrade the Cisco Nexus 9000 switches to software version 11.0(1c) or later.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2015-6398 describe?

CVE-2015-6398 describes a remote denial of service attack that can be executed using a specially crafted IPv4 ICMP packet.

4

Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-6398?

CVE-2015-6398 affects Cisco Nexus 9000 Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Mode switches running software versions prior to 11.0(1c).

5

What is the impact of CVE-2015-6398?

The impact of CVE-2015-6398 is a device reload, which results in downtime and service interruption.

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