CVE-2020-3175: Cisco MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switches Denial of Service Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the resource handling system of Cisco NX-OS Software for Cisco MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switches could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper resource usage control. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending traffic to the management interface (mgmt0) of an affected device at very high rates. An exploit could allow the attacker to cause unexpected behaviors such as high CPU usage, process crashes, or even full system reboots of an affected device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-3175?
CVE-2020-3175 is a vulnerability in the resource handling system of Cisco NX-OS Software for Cisco MDS 9000 Series Multilayer Switches.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3175?
The severity of CVE-2020-3175 is high with a severity score of 8.6.
What is affected by CVE-2020-3175?
Cisco NX-OS Software version 6.2(1) is affected by CVE-2020-3175.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-3175?
CVE-2020-3175 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.
How can I fix CVE-2020-3175?
To fix CVE-2020-3175, it is recommended to update to a fixed software version as mentioned in the Cisco Security Advisory.