Vulnerability Description
Arista EOS before 4.20.2F allows remote BGP peers to cause a denial of service (Rib agent restart) via a malformed path attribute in an UPDATE message.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Arista | Eos | < 4.20.2f |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisories/4403-seVendor Advisory
- https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisories/4403-seVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5254?
CVE-2018-5254 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Arista EOS before 4.20.2F allows remote BGP peers to cause a denial of service (Rib agent restart) via a malformed path attribute in an UPDATE message.
How severe is CVE-2018-5254?
CVE-2018-5254 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-2018-5254?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Arista Eos.