Vulnerability Description
Cisco IOS XR 5.3.1 on ASR 9000 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NPU chip reset or line-card reload) by sending crafted IEEE 802.3x flow-control PAUSE frames on the local network, aka Bug ID CSCut19959.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios Xr | 5.3.1 |
| Cisco | Asr 9001 | - |
| Cisco | Asr 9006 | - |
| Cisco | Asr 9010 | - |
| Cisco | Asr 9904 | - |
| Cisco | Asr 9912 | - |
| Cisco | Asr 9922 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39455Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75352Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032691Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39455Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75352Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032691Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-4205?
CVE-2015-4205 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). Cisco IOS XR 5.3.1 on ASR 9000 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NPU chip reset or line-card reload) by sending crafted IEEE 802.3x flow-control PAUSE frames on the local n...
How severe is CVE-2015-4205?
CVE-2015-4205 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-4205?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios Xr, Cisco Asr 9001, Cisco Asr 9006, Cisco Asr 9010, Cisco Asr 9904.