CWE
20
Advisory Published

cisco-sa-xrl2vpn-jesrU3fc: Cisco IOS XR Software Layer 2 Services Denial of Service Vulnerability

First published: Wed Mar 13 2024(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the Layer 2 Ethernet services of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause the line card network processor to reset, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition.This vulnerability is due to the incorrect handling of

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS XRv 9000

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Child vulnerabilities

(Contains the following vulnerabilities)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of cisco-sa-xrl2vpn-jesrU3fc?

    The severity of cisco-sa-xrl2vpn-jesrU3fc is classified as high due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix cisco-sa-xrl2vpn-jesrU3fc?

    To fix cisco-sa-xrl2vpn-jesrU3fc, upgrade to a version of Cisco IOS XR Software that contains the appropriate security fixes.

  • What kind of impact does cisco-sa-xrl2vpn-jesrU3fc have?

    The impact of cisco-sa-xrl2vpn-jesrU3fc can lead to a denial of service condition affecting the network processor.

  • Who is affected by cisco-sa-xrl2vpn-jesrU3fc?

    Organizations using Cisco IOS XR Software in their networking equipment may be affected by cisco-sa-xrl2vpn-jesrU3fc.

  • Is authentication required to exploit cisco-sa-xrl2vpn-jesrU3fc?

    No, cisco-sa-xrl2vpn-jesrU3fc can be exploited by an unauthenticated adjacent attacker.

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