CVE-2015-0618 describes a denial-of-service vulnerability in Cisco IOS XR on Network Convergence System 6000 and Carrier Routing System X devices. Malformed IPv6 packets with extension headers can trigger a line-card reload, disrupting network operations. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1, indicating a high severity due to its remote attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete availability impact. While there is no known active exploitation or public exploit code, the vulnerability has garnered some community discussion and media coverage, suggesting awareness within the cybersecurity landscape.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xr:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cisco:carrier_routing_system:5.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.1.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cisco:carrier_routing_system:5.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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