CVE-2022-20678

Cisco IOS XE Software AppNav-XE Denial of Service Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the AppNav-XE feature of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability is due to the incorrect handling of certain TCP segments. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a stream of crafted TCP traffic at a high rate through an interface of an affected device. That interface would need to have AppNav interception enabled. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload.

Categories

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco IOS XE Software
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-20678?
CVE-2022-20678 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-20678?
To fix CVE-2022-20678, 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-2022-20678 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-20678 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-2022-20678?
CVE-2022-20678 affects Cisco Cisco IOS XE Software.
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