CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2017-3824: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Feb 03 2017(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the handling of list headers in Cisco cBR Series Converged Broadband Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers running vulnerable versions of Cisco IOS XE are affected. More Information: CSCux40637. Known Affected Releases: 15.5(3)S 15.6(1)S. Known Fixed Releases: 15.5(3)S2 15.6(1)S1 15.6(2)S 15.6(2)SP 16.4(1).

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com psirt@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS XE Software=3.16.0
Cisco IOS XE Software=3.16.1
Cisco IOS XE Software=3.17.0
Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers
All of
Any of
Cisco IOS XE=3.16.0
Cisco IOS XE=3.16.1
Cisco IOS XE=3.17.0
Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-3824?

    CVE-2017-3824 has been assigned a CVSS score that indicates it is a high severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3824?

    To fix CVE-2017-3824, update the Cisco cBR Series Converged Broadband Routers to a patched version of the Cisco IOS XE software.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2017-3824?

    CVE-2017-3824 affects Cisco IOS XE versions 3.16.0, 3.16.1, and 3.17.0.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2017-3824 allow?

    CVE-2017-3824 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause the device to reload, leading to a denial of service condition.

  • Which Cisco devices are impacted by CVE-2017-3824?

    CVE-2017-3824 specifically impacts Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers running vulnerable versions of Cisco IOS XE.

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