cisco-sa-pak-mem-exhst-3ke9FeFy: Cisco IOS XR Software UDP Packet Memory Exhaustion Vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability in the multicast traceroute version 2 (Mtrace2) feature of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to exhaust the UDP packet memory of an affected device.This vulnerability exists because the Mtrace2 code does not properly handle packet

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco IOS XR Software

Event History

Sep 11, 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-pak-mem-exhst-3ke9FeFy?

The severity of cisco-sa-pak-mem-exhst-3ke9FeFy is classified as critical.

2

What impact does cisco-sa-pak-mem-exhst-3ke9FeFy have on affected devices?

cisco-sa-pak-mem-exhst-3ke9FeFy can lead to the exhaustion of UDP packet memory, potentially causing device instability.

3

How do I fix cisco-sa-pak-mem-exhst-3ke9FeFy?

To fix cisco-sa-pak-mem-exhst-3ke9FeFy, update your Cisco IOS XR Software to the latest patched version as recommended by Cisco.

4

Who is affected by cisco-sa-pak-mem-exhst-3ke9FeFy?

Devices running the affected versions of Cisco IOS XR Software with the multicast traceroute feature enabled are susceptible to cisco-sa-pak-mem-exhst-3ke9FeFy.

5

Can cisco-sa-pak-mem-exhst-3ke9FeFy be exploited remotely?

Yes, cisco-sa-pak-mem-exhst-3ke9FeFy can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker.

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