cisco-sa-nxos-dhcp6-relay-dos-znEAA6xn: Cisco NX-OS Software DHCPv6 Relay Agent Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Aug 28, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the DHCPv6 relay agent of Cisco NX-OS 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 of specific fields in a DHCPv6 RELAY-REPLY message. An

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco NX-OS Software

Event History

Aug 28, 2024
Advisory Published
via Cisco·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Cisco·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of cisco-sa-nxos-dhcp6-relay-dos-znEAA6xn?

The severity of cisco-sa-nxos-dhcp6-relay-dos-znEAA6xn is classified as high due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-nxos-dhcp6-relay-dos-znEAA6xn?

To fix cisco-sa-nxos-dhcp6-relay-dos-znEAA6xn, you should apply the latest software updates provided by Cisco for NX-OS Software.

3

What devices are affected by cisco-sa-nxos-dhcp6-relay-dos-znEAA6xn?

The devices affected by cisco-sa-nxos-dhcp6-relay-dos-znEAA6xn include those running vulnerable versions of Cisco NX-OS Software.

4

What is the potential impact of cisco-sa-nxos-dhcp6-relay-dos-znEAA6xn?

The potential impact of cisco-sa-nxos-dhcp6-relay-dos-znEAA6xn is a complete denial of service condition on affected networking devices.

5

Is authentication required for exploitation of cisco-sa-nxos-dhcp6-relay-dos-znEAA6xn?

No, cisco-sa-nxos-dhcp6-relay-dos-znEAA6xn can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.

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