cisco-sa-iosxe-bing-MGHrFAkd: Cisco IOS XE Software Blocks Extensible Exchange Protocol Denial of Service Vulnerability
A vulnerability in the Blocks Extensible Exchange Protocol (BEEP) feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.This vulnerability is due to improper handling when parsing a specific BEEP SOAP request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specific BEEP SOAP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload unexpectedly, resulting in a DoS condition.Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address these vulnerabilities.This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iosxe-bing-MGHrFAkd
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Compensating control
No workarounds are available for these vulnerabilities; mitigate by applying the Cisco IOS XE software update released by Cisco.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of cisco-sa-iosxe-bing-MGHrFAkd?
The severity of cisco-sa-iosxe-bing-MGHrFAkd is assessed as a risk level of 39.
How do I fix cisco-sa-iosxe-bing-MGHrFAkd?
To fix cisco-sa-iosxe-bing-MGHrFAkd, apply the latest updates and patches provided by Cisco for IOS XE Software.
What causes the cisco-sa-iosxe-bing-MGHrFAkd vulnerability?
The cisco-sa-iosxe-bing-MGHrFAkd vulnerability is caused by improper handling of SOAP requests in the BEEP feature of Cisco IOS XE Software.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-iosxe-bing-MGHrFAkd?
Cisco devices running affected versions of IOS XE Software that utilize the Blocks Extensible Exchange Protocol are susceptible to cisco-sa-iosxe-bing-MGHrFAkd.
What impact does cisco-sa-iosxe-bing-MGHrFAkd have on network security?
The impact of cisco-sa-iosxe-bing-MGHrFAkd is the potential for a denial of service (DoS) condition, leading to disrupted network services.