Vulnerability Description
The PPPoE establishment implementation in Cisco IOS XE 3.5.0S on ASR 1000 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) by sending malformed PPPoE Active Discovery Request (PADR) packets on the local network, aka Bug ID CSCty94202.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios Xe | 3.5.0s |
| Cisco | Asr 1001 | - |
| Cisco | Asr 1001-X | - |
| Cisco | Asr 1002 | - |
| Cisco | Asr 1002-X | - |
| Cisco | Asr 1004 | - |
| Cisco | Asr 1006 | - |
| Cisco | Asr 1013 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39675Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032805Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=39675Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032805Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-4243?
CVE-2015-4243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The PPPoE establishment implementation in Cisco IOS XE 3.5.0S on ASR 1000 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) by sending malformed PPPoE Active Discovery Reque...
How severe is CVE-2015-4243?
CVE-2015-4243 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-4243?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios Xe, Cisco Asr 1001, Cisco Asr 1001-X, Cisco Asr 1002, Cisco Asr 1002-X.