CVE-2017-6612: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 25, 2017
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Updated

A vulnerability in the gateway GPRS support node (GGSN) of Cisco ASR 5000 Series Aggregation Services Routers 17.3.9.62033 through 21.1.2 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to redirect HTTP traffic sent to an affected device. More Information: CSCvc67927.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software=17.3.9.62033
Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software=17.7.5
Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software=19.6.3
Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software=20.1.2
Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software=20.2.12
Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software=21.0.1
Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software=21.1.2

Event History

Jul 25, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6612?

The severity of CVE-2017-6612 is rated as high, with a CVSS score of 8.6.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-6612?

To fix CVE-2017-6612, upgrade the Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2017-6612 allow?

CVE-2017-6612 allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to redirect HTTP traffic sent to the affected Cisco ASR 5000 devices.

4

Which Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software versions are affected by CVE-2017-6612?

The affected versions of Cisco ASR 5000 Series Software include 17.3.9.62033 through 21.1.2.

5

What component is vulnerable in CVE-2017-6612?

CVE-2017-6612 vulnerabilities exist in the gateway GPRS support node (GGSN) of the Cisco ASR 5000 Series.

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