CVE-2025-20175: High severity cisco ios vulnerability
A vulnerability in the SNMP subsystem of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause a DoS condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper error handling when parsing SNMP requests. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted SNMP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload unexpectedly, resulting in a DoS condition. This vulnerability affects SNMP versions 1, 2c, and 3. To exploit this vulnerability through SNMP v2c or earlier, the attacker must know a valid read-write or read-only SNMP community string for the affected system. To exploit this vulnerability through SNMP v3, the attacker must have valid SNMP user credentials for the affected system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-20175?
CVE-2025-20175 is classified as a DoS vulnerability that can impact device availability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20175?
To mitigate CVE-2025-20175, update to the latest version of Cisco IOS Software or Cisco IOS XE Software that addresses the vulnerability.
What devices are affected by CVE-2025-20175?
CVE-2025-20175 affects devices running Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software.
What types of attacks does CVE-2025-20175 enable?
CVE-2025-20175 allows authenticated, remote attackers to trigger a denial-of-service condition on the affected device.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2025-20175?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2025-20175 requires authentication to the device.