CVE-2021-1288

Cisco IOS XR Software Enf Broker Denial of Service Vulnerability

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the ingress packet processing function of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.60%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco IOS XR Software
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-iosxr-dos-WwDdghs2 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1288?
CVE-2021-1288 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-1288?
To fix CVE-2021-1288, 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-2021-1288 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-1288 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-1288?
CVE-2021-1288 affects Cisco Cisco IOS XR Software.
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