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CVE-2017-6627

CISA KEV

Published March 3, 2022 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

A vulnerability in the UDP processing code of Cisco IOS and IOS XE could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the input queue of an affected system to hold UDP packets, causing an interface queue wedge and denial of service.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
CiscoIOS and IOS XE Software

Patch Status

Patch by 2022-03-24

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2017-6627.