Vulnerability Description
Cisco IOS 15.5(3)S3, 15.6(1)S2, 15.6(2)S1, and 15.6(2)T1 does not properly dequeue invalid NTP packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (interface wedge) by sending many crafted NTP packets, aka Bug ID CSCva35619.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios | 15.5\(3\)s3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92317
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036541
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92317
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036541
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1478?
CVE-2016-1478 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Cisco IOS 15.5(3)S3, 15.6(1)S2, 15.6(2)S1, and 15.6(2)T1 does not properly dequeue invalid NTP packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (interface wedge) by sending many cra...
How severe is CVE-2016-1478?
CVE-2016-1478 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1478?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios.