A vulnerability in Performance Routing Version 3 (PfRv3) of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the affected device to reload. The vulnerability is due to the processing of malformed smart probe packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted smart probe packets at the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to reload the device, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) attack on an affected system.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from cisco organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2019, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2019-03-28T01:29:00.533
2024-11-21T04:37:18.470
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 6.8 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
8.6
6.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 3.2.0ja | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 3.16.4as | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 3.16.4bs | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 3.16.4cs | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 3.16.4ds | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 3.16.4es | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 3.16.4gs | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 3.16.4s | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 3.16.5as | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 3.16.5bs | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 3.16.5s | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 3.16.6bs | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 3.16.6s | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 3.16.7as | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 3.16.7bs | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 3.16.7s | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.3.2 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.3.3 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.3.4 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.3.5 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.3.5b | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.3.6 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.4.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.4.2 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.4.3 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.5.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.5.1a | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.5.1b | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.5.2 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.5.3 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.6.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.6.2 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.6.3 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.7.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.7.1a | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.7.1b | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.8.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.8.1a | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.8.1b | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.8.1c | Yes |
| Operating System | cisco | ios_xe | 16.8.1s | Yes |
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