CVE-2024-20390: Cisco IOS XR Software Dedicated XML Agent TCP Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Dedicated XML Agent feature of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) on XML TCP listen port 38751. This vulnerability is due to a lack of proper error validation of ingress XML packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a sustained, crafted stream of XML traffic to a targeted device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause XML TCP port 38751 to become unreachable while the attack traffic persists.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco IOS XR<24.1.2

Event History

Sep 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20390?

CVE-2024-20390 is considered a high severity vulnerability allowing denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20390?

To fix CVE-2024-20390, upgrade the Cisco IOS XR Software to the latest version that exceeds 24.1.2.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20390?

CVE-2024-20390 affects devices running Cisco IOS XR Software versions prior to 24.1.2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2024-20390 enable?

CVE-2024-20390 enables unauthenticated, remote attackers to cause denial of service on the XML TCP listen port.

5

What component is involved in CVE-2024-20390?

CVE-2024-20390 involves the Dedicated XML Agent feature of Cisco IOS XR Software.

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