CVE-2021-1378: Cisco StarOS Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Feb 17, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability in the SSH service of the Cisco StarOS operating system could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to stop processing traffic, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to a logic error that may occur under specific traffic conditions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a series of crafted packets to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to prevent the targeted service from receiving any traffic, which would lead to a DoS condition on the affected device.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco StarOS>=21.9.0<=21.19.10

Event History

Feb 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Cisco StarOS vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-1378.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-1378?

The severity rating of CVE-2021-1378 is high (7.5).

3

What is the impact of CVE-2021-1378?

CVE-2021-1378 can cause an affected device to stop processing traffic, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2021-1378?

The Cisco StarOS operating system versions 21.9.0 through 21.19.10 are affected by CVE-2021-1378.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-1378?

Apply the necessary updates or patches provided by Cisco to mitigate the vulnerability in the Cisco StarOS operating system.

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