First published: Wed Sep 22 2021(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) message parser of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an attacker to trigger a reload of an affected device, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability is due to improper initialization of a buffer. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability via any of the following methods: A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to crash, resulting in a reload of the 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-lldp-dos-sBnuHSjT This advisory is part of the September 2021 release of the Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Security Advisory Bundled Publication. For a complete list of the advisories and links to them, see Cisco Event Response: September 2021 Semiannual Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software Security Advisory Bundled Publication.
Credit: This vulnerability was found during the resolution a Cisco TAC support case
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The severity of cisco-sa-lldp-dos-sBnuHSjT is classified as high due to its potential to cause denial of service.
To fix cisco-sa-lldp-dos-sBnuHSjT, users should upgrade their Cisco IOS Software or Cisco IOS XE Software to the latest patched versions.
Users of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software are affected by cisco-sa-lldp-dos-sBnuHSjT.
cisco-sa-lldp-dos-sBnuHSjT exploits a vulnerability in the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) message parser.
The potential impacts of cisco-sa-lldp-dos-sBnuHSjT include device reloads leading to a denial of service condition.