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CVE-2015-0681

7.1 · HIGH

The TFTP server in Cisco IOS 12.2(44)SQ1, 12.2(33)XN1, 12.4(25e)JAM1, 12.4(25e)JAO5m, 12.4(23)JY, 15.0(2)ED1, 15.0(2)EY3, 15.1(3)SVF4a, and 15.2(2)JB1 and IOS XE 2.5.x, 2.6.x, 3.1.xS, 3.2.xS, 3.3.x…

Published Jul 24, 2015ciscoCWE-399EPSS 2.33%

Overview

CVE-2015-0681 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ios. It was published on July 24, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The TFTP server in Cisco IOS 12.2(44)SQ1, 12.2(33)XN1, 12.4(25e)JAM1, 12.4(25e)JAO5m, 12.4(23)JY, 15.0(2)ED1, 15.0(2)EY3, 15.1(3)SVF4a, and 15.2(2)JB1 and IOS XE 2.5.x, 2.6.x, 3.1.xS, 3.2.xS, 3.3.xS, 3.4.xS, and 3.5.xS before 3.6.0S; 3.1.xSG, 3.2.xSG, and 3.3.xSG before 3.4.0SG; 3.2.xSE before 3.3.0SE; 3.2.xXO before 3.3.0XO; 3.2.xSQ; 3.3.xSQ; and 3.4.xSQ allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device hang or reload) via multiple requests that trigger improper memory management, aka Bug ID CSCts66733.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update ios to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0681?

CVE-2015-0681 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ios. It was published on July 24, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-0681?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-0681?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update ios to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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