Vulnerability Description
Cisco IOS XR 5.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process restart) via a crafted OSPF Link State Advertisement (LSA) update, aka Bug ID CSCvb05643.
CVSS Score
5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios Xr | 5.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93212
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036909
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93212
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036909
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6421?
CVE-2016-6421 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Cisco IOS XR 5.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process restart) via a crafted OSPF Link State Advertisement (LSA) update, aka Bug ID CSCvb05643.
How severe is CVE-2016-6421?
CVE-2016-6421 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6421?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios Xr.