cisco-sa-iosxr-scp-dos-kb6sUUHw: Cisco IOS XR Software Authenticated CLI Secure Copy Protocol and SFTP Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Mar 13, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) and SFTP feature of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to create or overwrite files in a system directory, which could lead to a denial of service (DoS) condition. The attacker would require valid user

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco IOS XR Software

Event History

Mar 13, 2024
Advisory Published
via Cisco·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Cisco·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-iosxr-scp-dos-kb6sUUHw?

The severity of cisco-sa-iosxr-scp-dos-kb6sUUHw is high, as it can lead to a denial of service condition.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-iosxr-scp-dos-kb6sUUHw?

To fix cisco-sa-iosxr-scp-dos-kb6sUUHw, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Cisco IOS XR Software that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-iosxr-scp-dos-kb6sUUHw?

Cisco IOS XR Software users are affected by cisco-sa-iosxr-scp-dos-kb6sUUHw.

4

What can an attacker do with cisco-sa-iosxr-scp-dos-kb6sUUHw?

An attacker can create or overwrite files in a system directory leading to a potential denial of service.

5

What type of attacker is involved in cisco-sa-iosxr-scp-dos-kb6sUUHw?

An authenticated, local attacker is involved in cisco-sa-iosxr-scp-dos-kb6sUUHw.

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