Cisco IOS XR Denial of Service Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
24 Feb 2015 14:29
Release Date:
24 Feb 2015
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RISK: Medium Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Networks OS
A vulnerability has been identified in Cisco IOS XR, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).
The vulnerability is caused due to an error when parsing IPv6 packets and can be exploited to cause a reload of a line card that is processing traffic.
Impact
- Denial of Service
System / Technologies affected
- Versions prior to 5.3.2
- Cisco Network Convergence System 6000 Series Routers
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Update to version 5.3.2
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