#VU55240 Out-of-bounds read in Cisco SD-WAN


Published: 2021-07-22

Vulnerability identifier: #VU55240

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1614

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco SD-WAN
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in the Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) packet handling function. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted MPLS packet, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco SD-WAN: 18.4.0 - 20.5


External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sdw-mpls-infodisclos-MSSRFkZq


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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