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CVE-2017-6627 - Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software UDP Packet Processing Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

Project:Cisco

Product:IOS and IOS XE Software

Date Added:2022-03-03Due Date:2022-03-24

Vulnerability Name

Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software UDP Packet Processing Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the UDP processing code of Cisco IOS and IOS XE could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the input queue of an affected system to hold UDP packets, causing an interface queue wedge and denial of service.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6627