8.6
CWE
118
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-fpdos-hORBfd9f: Cisco SD-WAN vEdge Routers Denial of Service Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the deep packet inspection (DPI) engine of Cisco SD-WAN vEdge Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to improper processing of FTP traffic. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted FTP packets through an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to make the device reboot continuously, causing a DoS condition. 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-fpdos-hORBfd9f

Credit: Gil Fidel Accenture Security

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco SD-WAN vEdge, vBond, and vSmart Software Releases>=19.3<=20.1<20.1.1>=.3<18=18.3=18.4<=19.2<19.2.2
20.1.1
19.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-fpdos-hORBfd9f?

    The severity of cisco-sa-fpdos-hORBfd9f is classified as high due to its potential to cause denial of service conditions.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-fpdos-hORBfd9f?

    To fix cisco-sa-fpdos-hORBfd9f, upgrade to the patched versions of Cisco SD-WAN vEdge Software as specified in the advisory.

  • Which products are affected by cisco-sa-fpdos-hORBfd9f?

    cisco-sa-fpdos-hORBfd9f affects specific versions of Cisco SD-WAN vEdge Software, particularly those from 18.3 to 20.1.

  • Can cisco-sa-fpdos-hORBfd9f be exploited remotely?

    Yes, cisco-sa-fpdos-hORBfd9f can be exploited by unauthenticated, remote attackers.

  • What type of attack does cisco-sa-fpdos-hORBfd9f permit?

    cisco-sa-fpdos-hORBfd9f permits a denial of service attack through improper processing of FTP traffic.

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