First published: Fri Nov 06 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the packet filtering features of Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass L3 and L4 traffic filters. The vulnerability is due to improper traffic filtering conditions on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious TCP packet with specific characteristics and sending it to a targeted device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass the L3 and L4 traffic filters and inject an arbitrary packet into the network.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Cisco IOS XE | <=16.12.2r | |
Cisco IOS XE | >=17.2<=17.2.1 |
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CVE-2020-3444 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on security.
To remediate CVE-2020-3444, update your Cisco SD-WAN software to versions later than 16.12.2r and 17.2 as per the vendor's guidelines.
CVE-2020-3444 affects Cisco IOS XE versions up to 16.12.2r and between versions 17.2 and 17.2.1.
Yes, CVE-2020-3444 can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.
CVE-2020-3444 allows attackers to bypass L3 and L4 traffic filtering on affected devices.