CWE
122
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-utd-snort3-dos-bypas-b4OUEwxD: Cisco Unified Threat Defense Snort Intrusion Prevention System Engine for Cisco IOS XE Software Security Policy Bypass and Denial of Service Vulnerability

First published: Wed Sep 25 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability in Cisco Unified Threat Defense (UTD) Snort Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Engine for Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass configured security policies or cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device.This

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco UTD Snort IPS Engine Software for IOS XE
Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-utd-snort3-dos-bypas-b4OUEwxD?

    The severity of cisco-sa-utd-snort3-dos-bypas-b4OUEwxD is high due to the potential for unauthenticated remote access and denial of service.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-utd-snort3-dos-bypas-b4OUEwxD?

    To fix cisco-sa-utd-snort3-dos-bypas-b4OUEwxD, update to the latest version of Cisco Unified Threat Defense and IOS XE Software that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What could happen if cisco-sa-utd-snort3-dos-bypas-b4OUEwxD is exploited?

    If cisco-sa-utd-snort3-dos-bypas-b4OUEwxD is exploited, an attacker could bypass security policies or trigger a denial of service condition on the affected device.

  • Who is affected by cisco-sa-utd-snort3-dos-bypas-b4OUEwxD?

    Organizations using Cisco Unified Threat Defense Snort IPS Engine or Cisco IOS XE Software are affected by cisco-sa-utd-snort3-dos-bypas-b4OUEwxD.

  • What is the impact of cisco-sa-utd-snort3-dos-bypas-b4OUEwxD vulnerability?

    The impact of cisco-sa-utd-snort3-dos-bypas-b4OUEwxD can lead to a compromised security posture and potential downtime due to denial of service.

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