Cisco IOS/IOS XE Link Layer Discovery Protocol Messages 7pk error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco IOS and IOS XE. It has been declared as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Link Layer Discovery Protocol. Executing a manipulation as part of Messages can lead to 7pk error. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2020-3512. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Cisco IOS and IOS XE (Router Operating System) (version now known). This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Link Layer Discovery Protocol. The manipulation as part of a Messages leads to a 7pk error vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-388. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the PROFINET handler for Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) messages of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause a crash on an affected device, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of LLDP messages in the PROFINET LLDP message handler. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious LLDP message to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to reload.

The weakness was disclosed 09/24/2020 as cisco-sa-ios-profinet-dos-65qY as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-3512 since 12/12/2019. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

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Class: 7pk error
CWE: CWE-388
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-ios-profinet-dos-65qY
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-3512 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-3512
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-161902
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108
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Created: 09/25/2020 13:27
Updated: 09/25/2020 13:32
Changes: 09/25/2020 13:27 (41), 09/25/2020 13:32 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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