CVE-2020-3526: Cisco IOS XE Software Common Open Policy Service Engine Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Sep 24, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Common Open Policy Service (COPS) engine of Cisco IOS XE Software on Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to crash a device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malformed COPS message to the device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to crash the device.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco IOS XE=17.2
Cisco cBR-8

Event History

Sep 24, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-3526?

CVE-2020-3526 is a vulnerability in the Common Open Policy Service (COPS) engine of Cisco IOS XE Software on Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-3526?

The severity of CVE-2020-3526 is high with a CVSS score of 8.6.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-3526?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2020-3526 by sending malicious requests to the Common Open Policy Service (COPS) engine, causing a device crash.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-3526?

Cisco IOS XE Software version 17.2 on Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers is affected by CVE-2020-3526.

5

Is Cisco cBR-8 vulnerable to CVE-2020-3526?

No, Cisco cBR-8 is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-3526.

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