Warning on Cisco IPv6 Denial of Service Vulnerability

Connectikpeople.co recalls that, Cisco has identified a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition.

The vulnerability is due to improper processing of malformed IPv6 packets carrying extension headers. Cisco Network Convergence System 6000 (NCS 6000) and Cisco Carrier Routing System X (CRS-X) running an affected version of Cisco IOS XR Software are affected by this vulnerability.

Therefore, Connectikpeople.co encourages Users and Administrators to review the Cisco Advisory and apply the necessary updates.