CVE-2021-1623: Cisco IOS XE Software for Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers Simple Network Management Protocol Denial of Service Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) punt handling function of Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to overload a device punt path, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability is due to the punt path being overwhelmed by large quantities of SNMP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a large number of SNMP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to overload the device punt path, resulting in a DoS condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1623?
CVE-2021-1623 is a vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) punt handling function of Cisco cBR-8 Converged Broadband Routers.
How does CVE-2021-1623 impact Cisco cBR-8 routers?
CVE-2021-1623 could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to overload a device punt path, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1623?
The severity of CVE-2021-1623 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.7.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-1623?
Cisco IOS XE versions up to and excluding 17.6.1a are affected by CVE-2021-1623.
How do I fix CVE-2021-1623?
To fix CVE-2021-1623, Cisco cBR-8 users should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Cisco IOS XE.