CVE-2020-3480: Cisco IOS XE Software Zone-Based Firewall Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
Multiple vulnerabilities in the Zone-Based Firewall feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the device to reload or stop forwarding traffic through the firewall. The vulnerabilities are due to incomplete handling of Layer 4 packets through the device. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending a certain sequence of traffic patterns through the device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload or stop forwarding traffic through the firewall, resulting in a denial of service. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for the Zone-Based Firewall feature vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for the Zone-Based Firewall feature vulnerability is CVE-2020-3480.
What are the affected software versions for this vulnerability?
The affected software versions for this vulnerability include Cisco IOS XE Software.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3480?
CVE-2020-3480 has a severity rating of 8.6 (high).
How can an unauthenticated remote attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to cause the device to reload or stop forwarding traffic through the firewall.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability on Cisco's security advisory page: [https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-zbfw-94ckG4G](https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-zbfw-94ckG4G)