CVE-2020-3221: Cisco IOS XE Software Flexible NetFlow Version 9 Denial of Service Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Flexible NetFlow Version 9 packet processor of Cisco IOS XE Software for Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of parameters in a Flexible NetFlow Version 9 record. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malformed Flexible NetFlow Version 9 packet to the Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) data port of an affected device. An exploit could allow the attacker to trigger an infinite loop, resulting in a process crash that would cause a reload of the device.
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What is CVE-2020-3221?
CVE-2020-3221 is a vulnerability in the Flexible NetFlow Version 9 packet processor of Cisco IOS XE Software for Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers that could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.
How does CVE-2020-3221 impact Cisco IOS XE Software?
CVE-2020-3221 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3221?
CVE-2020-3221 has a severity rating of 8.6 (High).
How can I fix CVE-2020-3221?
Apply the necessary security patches provided by Cisco to fix CVE-2020-3221.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-3221?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-3221 on the Cisco Security Advisory page: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iosxe-fnfv9-dos-HND6Fc9u