CVE-2021-34713

High

Description

A vulnerability in the Layer 2 punt code of Cisco IOS XR Software running on Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause the affected line card to reboot. This vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of specific Ethernet frames that cause a spin loop that can make the network processors unresponsive. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specific types of Ethernet frames on the segment where the affected line cards are attached. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected line card to reboot.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.4
Exploit probability—
ProductCisco Ios Xr
PublishedSep 9, 2021
First seenSep 9, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-399CWE-399

How to fix

Update
  • cisco ios_xr6.6.3, 6.7.1, 7.0.2, 7.1.1 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
cisco ios_xr6.4 ≤ v < 6.6.3, 6.7 ≤ v < 6.7.1, 7.0 ≤ v < 7.0.2, 7.1 ≤ v < 7.1.16.6.3, 6.7.1, 7.0.2, 7.1.1

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