CVE-2020-3566

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

A vulnerability in the Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol (DVMRP) feature of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to exhaust process memory of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient queue management for Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted IGMP traffic to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause memory exhaustion, resulting in instability of other processes. These processes may include, but are not limited to, interior and exterior routing protocols. Cisco will release software updates that address this vulnerability.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.6
Exploit probability—
ProductCisco IOS XR
PublishedAug 29, 2020
First seenAug 29, 2020
Added to KEVNov 3, 2021

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date: May 3, 2022

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
cisco ios_xr6.4.2—

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