What is the severity of CVE-2016-6401?

CVE-2016-6401 has a severity rating that indicates it could lead to a denial of service condition.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6401?

To address CVE-2016-6401, upgrade to a patched version of Cisco Carrier Routing System as advised by Cisco.

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2016-6401?

CVE-2016-6401 affects Cisco Carrier Routing System version 5.1 and its variants on CRS-1 and CRS-3 devices.

Is CVE-2016-6401 remotely exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2016-6401 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted IPv6-over-MPLS packets.

What could happen if CVE-2016-6401 is exploited?

If CVE-2016-6401 is exploited, it can cause line-card reloads, leading to service disruption.

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CVE-2016-6401

medium

5.7

CWE

399

17/9/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-6401

First published: Sat Sep 17 2016(Updated: )

Cisco Carrier Routing System (CRS) 5.1 and 5.1.4, as used in CRS Carrier Grade Services for CRS-1 and CRS-3 devices, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (line-card reload) via crafted IPv6-over-MPLS packets, aka Bug ID CSCva32494.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Carrier Routing System	=5.1.4
Cisco Carrier Routing System	=5.1_base

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6401?
CVE-2016-6401 has a severity rating that indicates it could lead to a denial of service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6401?
To address CVE-2016-6401, upgrade to a patched version of Cisco Carrier Routing System as advised by Cisco.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2016-6401?
CVE-2016-6401 affects Cisco Carrier Routing System version 5.1 and its variants on CRS-1 and CRS-3 devices.
Is CVE-2016-6401 remotely exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2016-6401 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted IPv6-over-MPLS packets.
What could happen if CVE-2016-6401 is exploited?
If CVE-2016-6401 is exploited, it can cause line-card reloads, leading to service disruption.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6401?
CVE-2016-6401 has a severity rating that indicates it could lead to a denial of service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6401?
To address CVE-2016-6401, upgrade to a patched version of Cisco Carrier Routing System as advised by Cisco.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2016-6401?
CVE-2016-6401 affects Cisco Carrier Routing System version 5.1 and its variants on CRS-1 and CRS-3 devices.
Is CVE-2016-6401 remotely exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2016-6401 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted IPv6-over-MPLS packets.
What could happen if CVE-2016-6401 is exploited?
If CVE-2016-6401 is exploited, it can cause line-card reloads, leading to service disruption.