CVE-2026-20027: Cisco Snort DCERPC Stub Data Out of Bounds Read
Multiple Cisco products are affected by a vulnerability in the processing of DCE/RPC requests that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the Snort 3 Detection Engine to leak sensitive information or to restart, resulting in an interruption of packet inspection. This vulnerability is due to an error in buffer handling logic when processing DCE/RPC requests, which can result in a buffer out-of-bounds read. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a large number of DCE/RPC requests through an established connection that is inspected by Snort 3. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain sensitive information in the Snort 3 data stream.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-20027?
CVE-2026-20027 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthenticated remote attackers to compromise system integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20027?
To fix CVE-2026-20027, upgrade to the latest patched version of Cisco Snort 3 as recommended in Cisco's security advisory.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-20027?
CVE-2026-20027 may lead to sensitive information leakage or cause interruptions in packet inspection due to the restart of the Snort 3 Detection Engine.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-20027?
CVE-2026-20027 affects multiple Cisco products, specifically Cisco Snort 3.
Is CVE-2026-20027 remotely exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2026-20027 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers, enhancing its risk profile.