CWE
248
Advisory Published
Updated

cisco-sa-ios-dos-Hq4d3tZG: Cisco IOS Software for Catalyst 6000 Series Switches Denial of Service Vulnerability

First published: Wed Mar 27 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability in Cisco IOS Software for Cisco Catalyst 6000 Series Switches could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause an affected device to reload unexpectedly.This vulnerability is due to improper handling of process-switched traffic. An attacker could exploit

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS
Cisco Catalyst 6000 Series Switches

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Child vulnerabilities

(Contains the following vulnerabilities)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-ios-dos-Hq4d3tZG?

    The severity of cisco-sa-ios-dos-Hq4d3tZG is considered high due to the potential for device reloads and impact on network availability.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-ios-dos-Hq4d3tZG?

    To fix cisco-sa-ios-dos-Hq4d3tZG, apply the recommended software updates from Cisco for the affected IOS Software and Catalyst 6000 Series Switches.

  • What are the affected devices for cisco-sa-ios-dos-Hq4d3tZG?

    The affected devices for cisco-sa-ios-dos-Hq4d3tZG include Cisco IOS Software and Cisco Catalyst 6000 Series Switches.

  • Can an attacker exploit cisco-sa-ios-dos-Hq4d3tZG remotely?

    No, an attacker must be adjacent to the network to exploit cisco-sa-ios-dos-Hq4d3tZG.

  • What causes the vulnerability in cisco-sa-ios-dos-Hq4d3tZG?

    The vulnerability in cisco-sa-ios-dos-Hq4d3tZG is caused by improper handling of process-switched traffic.

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