Vulnerability identifier: #VU62337
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-400
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Cisco IOS XE
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Catalyst 3850 Series Switches
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Catalyst 9200 Series Switches
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Catalyst 9300 Series Switches
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Catalyst 9400 Series Switches
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Catalyst 9500 Series Switches
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Catalyst 9500H Series Switches
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Catalyst 9600 Series Switches
Hardware solutions /
Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly control consumption of internal resources in the NETCONF over SSH feature. A remote user can trigger resource exhaustion and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Cisco IOS XE: 16.12.1
Catalyst 3850 Series Switches: All versions
Catalyst 9200 Series Switches: All versions
Catalyst 9300 Series Switches: All versions
Catalyst 9400 Series Switches: All versions
Catalyst 9500 Series Switches: All versions
Catalyst 9500H Series Switches: All versions
Catalyst 9600 Series Switches: All versions
External links
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ncossh-dos-ZAkfOdq8
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.