cisco-sa-20161207-ios-xr: Cisco IOS XR Software HTTP 2.0 Request Handling Event Service Daemon Denial of Service Vulnerability
Published Dec 7, 2016
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Affected Software
1 affected component
Cisco IOS XR Software
Event History
Dec 7, 2016
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of Cisco-SA-20161207-IOS-XR?
The severity of Cisco-SA-20161207-IOS-XR is classified as low.
2
What vulnerability is described in Cisco-SA-20161207-IOS-XR?
Cisco-SA-20161207-IOS-XR describes a Denial of Service vulnerability in the HTTP 2.0 Request Handling of the IOS XR Software.
3
How do I fix Cisco-SA-20161207-IOS-XR?
To mitigate Cisco-SA-20161207-IOS-XR, ensure your Cisco IOS XR software is updated to a version that addresses this denial of service vulnerability.
4
What impact does Cisco-SA-20161207-IOS-XR have on systems?
Cisco-SA-20161207-IOS-XR can potentially cause a Denial of Service, leading to a temporary loss of service.
5
Is user authentication required for exploitation of Cisco-SA-20161207-IOS-XR?
No, user authentication is not required to exploit the vulnerability described in Cisco-SA-20161207-IOS-XR.