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CVE-2021-1621

Published: 2021-09-23T03:15Z
Last Modified: 2024-11-21T05:44Z
Source: MITRE CVE List
License: MITRE-CVE-TOS
A vulnerability in the Layer 2 punt code of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to cause a queue wedge on an interface that receives specific Layer 2 frames, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability is due to improper handling of certain Layer 2 frames. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specific Layer 2 frames on the segment the router is connected to. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause a queue wedge on the interface, resulting in a DoS condition. > MITRE Terms of Use apply – see LICENSE‑MITRE.txt