Title: Cisco IOS XR Crafted MPLS Packet Remote DoS
Info
Disclosure
Apr 19, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
Cisco IOS XR contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when specially crafted MPLS packets are sent to/via MPLS-enabled interfaces on the router and will result in reset of the affected line cards, causing a loss of availability of the traffic switching service.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Cisco has released patches for the affected platforms and versions of IOS XR to address this vulnerability.