cisco-sa-scp-dos-duAdXtCg: Cisco IOS XE Software Secure Copy Protocol Server Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability in the Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) server feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker with low privileges to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.This vulnerability is due to improper handling of a malformed

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco IOS XE Software

Event History

Mar 25, 2026
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-scp-dos-duAdXtCg?

The severity of cisco-sa-scp-dos-duAdXtCg is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix cisco-sa-scp-dos-duAdXtCg?

To fix cisco-sa-scp-dos-duAdXtCg, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Cisco IOS XE Software.

3

Who is affected by cisco-sa-scp-dos-duAdXtCg?

Devices running Cisco IOS XE Software with the Secure Copy Protocol server feature enabled are affected by cisco-sa-scp-dos-duAdXtCg.

4

What type of attack does cisco-sa-scp-dos-duAdXtCg allow?

cisco-sa-scp-dos-duAdXtCg allows an authenticated local attacker to cause a denial of service condition.

5

Can cisco-sa-scp-dos-duAdXtCg be exploited remotely?

No, cisco-sa-scp-dos-duAdXtCg can only be exploited by an authenticated local attacker.

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