CVE-2021-34779: Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Switches Link Layer Discovery Protocol Vulnerabilities
Multiple vulnerabilities exist in the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) implementation for Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Switches. An unauthenticated, adjacent attacker could perform the following: Execute code on the affected device or cause it to reload unexpectedly Cause LLDP database corruption on the affected device For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory. Note: LLDP is a Layer 2 protocol. To exploit these vulnerabilities, an attacker must be in the same broadcast domain as the affected device (Layer 2 adjacent). Cisco has released firmware updates that address these vulnerabilities.
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What is CVE-2021-34779?
CVE-2021-34779 is a vulnerability that exists in the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) implementation for Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Switches.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-34779?
The Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Switches are affected by CVE-2021-34779.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-34779?
CVE-2021-34779 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-34779?
An unauthenticated, adjacent attacker could execute code on the affected device or cause it to reload unexpectedly.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-34779?
Cisco has released a security advisory with mitigation details for CVE-2021-34779. Please refer to the advisory for more information.