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Cisco IOS XR Software DVMRP Memory Exhaustion Vulnerability

CVE-2020-3566

A vulnerability in the Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol (DVMRP) feature of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to exhaust process memory of an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient queue management for Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted IGMP traffic to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause memory exhaustion, resulting in instability of other processes. These processes may include, but are not limited to, interior and exterior routing protocols. Cisco will release software updates that address this vulnerability.

CISA KEV SSVC: Active Exploitation Automatable
CVSS Base Score
8.6
HIGH
Exploitability:3.9
Impact Score:4.0
EPSS Probability:3.96%
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Attack Surface
Authentication
Weaponization
SSVC Action

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Products & Versions

Vendor Product Affected Versions
Cisco Cisco IOS XR Software n/a (affected)

References & Technical Advisories

No reference links found.

Threat Intelligence Signals

CISA KEV
ACTIVE IN CATALOG
EPSS Score
3.959%

Identity & Timeline

StatusPUBLISHED
Assigning AuthorityCisco Systems, Inc. · Hosted Service · USA
Reserved2019-12-12T00:00:00
Published2020-08-29T15:15:13
Patch Date2020-08-29
Last Updated2025-10-21T23:35:37

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