Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-25023: ZDI-25-273: Cisco IOS XE SNMP OID Handling Out-Of-Bounds Read Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

First published: Thu May 01 2025(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Cisco IOS XE. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 4.3. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-20172.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS XE

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-25023?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-25023 is rated at 4.3 on the CVSS scale.

  • What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-25023?

    ZDI-CAN-25023 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Cisco IOS XE.

  • What is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-25023?

    Authentication is required to exploit the ZDI-CAN-25023 vulnerability.

  • What can be done to mitigate ZDI-CAN-25023?

    To mitigate ZDI-CAN-25023, ensure that your Cisco IOS XE installations are updated to the latest patched version.

  • Which software versions are affected by ZDI-CAN-25023?

    ZDI-CAN-25023 affects installations of Cisco IOS XE, but specific version details should be confirmed with Cisco's advisories.

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