Vulnerability Description
Memory leak in Cisco IOS XR 5.1.x through 5.1.3, 5.2.x through 5.2.5, and 5.3.x through 5.3.2 on ASR 9001 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (control-plane protocol outage) via crafted fragmented packets, aka Bug ID CSCux26791.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios Xr | 5.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92399
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036585
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92399
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036585
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6355?
CVE-2016-6355 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Memory leak in Cisco IOS XR 5.1.x through 5.1.3, 5.2.x through 5.2.5, and 5.3.x through 5.3.2 on ASR 9001 devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (control-plane protocol outage) v...
How severe is CVE-2016-6355?
CVE-2016-6355 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-2016-6355?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios Xr.