What is the severity of CVE-2024-20276?

CVE-2024-20276 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to device reloads.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20276?

To mitigate CVE-2024-20276, upgrade to the recommended version of Cisco IOS Software and implement proper traffic handling configurations.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20276?

CVE-2024-20276 affects Cisco IOS Software running on Cisco Catalyst 6000 Series Switches.

What type of attack does CVE-2024-20276 facilitate?

CVE-2024-20276 allows an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause the affected device to reload unexpectedly.

When was CVE-2024-20276 disclosed?

CVE-2024-20276 was disclosed as part of Cisco's security advisory for vulnerabilities in its IOS Software.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-20276

high

7.4

CWE

248

27/3/2024

4/6/2024

CVE-2024-20276

First published: Wed Mar 27 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability in Cisco IOS Software for Cisco Catalyst 6000 Series Switches could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause an affected device to reload unexpectedly. This vulnerability is due to improper handling of process-switched traffic. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted traffic to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco IOS
Cisco Catalyst 6000 Series Switches

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Reference Links

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ios-dos-Hq4d3tZG

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20276?
CVE-2024-20276 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to device reloads.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20276?
To mitigate CVE-2024-20276, upgrade to the recommended version of Cisco IOS Software and implement proper traffic handling configurations.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20276?
CVE-2024-20276 affects Cisco IOS Software running on Cisco Catalyst 6000 Series Switches.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-20276 facilitate?
CVE-2024-20276 allows an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause the affected device to reload unexpectedly.
When was CVE-2024-20276 disclosed?
CVE-2024-20276 was disclosed as part of Cisco's security advisory for vulnerabilities in its IOS Software.

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