cisco-sa-StarOS-DoS-RLLvGFJj: Cisco StarOS Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Feb 17, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability in the SSH service of the Cisco StarOS operating system could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to stop processing traffic, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to a logic error that may occur under specific traffic conditions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a series of crafted packets to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to prevent the targeted service from receiving any traffic, which would lead to a DoS condition on the affected device. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-StarOS-DoS-RLLvGFJj

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco StarOS

Event History

Feb 17, 2021
Advisory Published
04:00 PM
Data Sourced
04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-StarOS-DoS-RLLvGFJj?

The severity of cisco-sa-StarOS-DoS-RLLvGFJj is classified as critical due to its potential to lead to denial of service.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-StarOS-DoS-RLLvGFJj?

To fix cisco-sa-StarOS-DoS-RLLvGFJj, apply the latest patches or updates provided by Cisco for the StarOS operating system.

3

What systems are affected by cisco-sa-StarOS-DoS-RLLvGFJj?

Cisco StarOS Major is affected by the cisco-sa-StarOS-DoS-RLLvGFJj vulnerability.

4

Can cisco-sa-StarOS-DoS-RLLvGFJj be exploited remotely?

Yes, cisco-sa-StarOS-DoS-RLLvGFJj can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.

5

What impact does cisco-sa-StarOS-DoS-RLLvGFJj have on affected devices?

The impact of cisco-sa-StarOS-DoS-RLLvGFJj can result in the affected device stopping traffic processing, leading to denial of service.

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