CVE-2017-4920

Description

The implementation of the OSPF protocol in VMware NSX-V Edge 6.2.x prior to 6.2.8 and NSX-V Edge 6.3.x prior to 6.3.3 doesn't correctly handle the link-state advertisement (LSA). A rogue LSA may exploit this issue resulting in continuous sending of LSAs between two routers eventually going in loop or loss of connectivity.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: VMware NSX-V Edge
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2017-0014.html vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100277 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4920?
CVE-2017-4920 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-4920?
To fix CVE-2017-4920, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-4920 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-4920 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-4920?
CVE-2017-4920 affects VMware NSX-V Edge.
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