Cisco IOS XE Software Vulnerability Could Lead to Denial of Service
CVE-2024-20436

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Cisco
Status
iOS Xe
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 September 2024

What is CVE-2024-20436?

The vulnerability exists in the HTTP Server feature of Cisco IOS XE Software specifically when the Telephony Service feature is enabled. This issue allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to exploit a null pointer dereference by sending specially crafted HTTP traffic to an affected device. A successful attack can lead to the device reloading, effectively causing a denial of service condition that disrupts normal functionality. It is crucial to address this vulnerability to maintain system integrity and availability.

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References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/C...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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