CVE-2021-34713

HIGH

Cisco IOS XR 6.4-6.6.2 - Unauthenticated Denial of Service via Layer 2 Punt Code

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A vulnerability in the Layer 2 punt code of Cisco IOS XR Software running on Cisco ASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Routers could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause the affected line card to reboot. This vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of specific Ethernet frames that cause a spin loop that can make the network processors unresponsive. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specific types of Ethernet frames on the segment where the affected line cards are attached. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected line card to reboot.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.4
EPSS 0.0010
EPSS Percentile 27.3%
Attack Vector ADJACENT_NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-399
Status published
Products (1)
cisco/ios_xr 6.4 - 6.6.3
Published Sep 09, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026