CVE-2025-20191

HIGH

Cisco NX-OS Software - Unauthenticated Denial of Service via DHCPv6 Packet Handling

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A vulnerability in the Switch Integrated Security Features (SISF) of Cisco IOS Software, Cisco IOS XE Software, Cisco NX-OS Software, and Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) AireOS Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to the incorrect handling of DHCPv6 packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted DHCPv6 packet to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.4
EPSS 0.0010
EPSS Percentile 26.6%
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-805
Status published
Products (50)
Cisco/Cisco NX-OS Software 10.1(1)
Cisco/Cisco NX-OS Software 10.1(2)
Cisco/Cisco NX-OS Software 10.1(2t)
Cisco/Cisco NX-OS Software 10.2(1)
Cisco/Cisco NX-OS Software 10.2(1q)
Cisco/Cisco NX-OS Software 10.2(2)
Cisco/Cisco NX-OS Software 10.2(2a)
Cisco/Cisco NX-OS Software 10.2(3)
Cisco/Cisco NX-OS Software 10.2(3t)
Cisco/Cisco NX-OS Software 10.2(3v)
... and 40 more
Published May 07, 2025
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026