CVE-2016-1426
First published: Fri Jul 15 2016(Updated: )
Cisco IOS XR 5.x through 5.2.5 on NCS 6000 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (timer consumption and Route Processor reload) via crafted SSH traffic, aka Bug ID CSCux76819.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Network Convergence System 6000 | ||
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =5.0.0 | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =5.0.1 | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =5.0_base | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =5.1.0 | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =5.1.1 | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =5.1.1.k9sec | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =5.1.2 | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =5.1.3 | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =5.2.0 | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =5.2.1 | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =5.2.2 | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =5.2.3 | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =5.2.4 | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =5.2.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1426?
CVE-2016-1426 has a critical severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service on affected Cisco devices.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1426?
To fix CVE-2016-1426, update Cisco IOS XR to version 5.2.6 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What devices are affected by CVE-2016-1426?
CVE-2016-1426 affects Cisco IOS XR versions from 5.0.0 to 5.2.5 on NCS 6000 devices.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-1426 involve?
CVE-2016-1426 involves a remote denial of service attack through crafted SSH traffic.
Can CVE-2016-1426 lead to data loss?
While CVE-2016-1426 primarily leads to denial of service, it does not directly cause data loss, but service disruption may affect data accessibility.
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