Vulnerability Description
The Mlag agent in Arista EOS 4.19 before 4.19.4M and 4.20 before 4.20.2F allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (agent restart) via crafted UDP packets.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Arista | Eos | >= 4.19, < 4.19.4m |
References
- https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisories/4347-sePatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisories/4347-sePatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5255?
CVE-2018-5255 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Mlag agent in Arista EOS 4.19 before 4.19.4M and 4.20 before 4.20.2F allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (agent restart) via crafted UDP packets.
How severe is CVE-2018-5255?
CVE-2018-5255 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5255?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Arista Eos.