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CVE-2009-1154: Cisco IOS XR 3.8.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via a l...

Cisco IOS XR 3.8.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via a long BGP UPDATE message, as demonstrated by a message with many AS numbers in the AS Path Attribute.

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This vulnerability can make affected Cisco IOS XR routers crash a BGP-related process when they receive an unusually long BGP UPDATE message. For executives, the main risk is routing disruption or loss of network availability, not data theft. The source bundle does not provide a severity score. Exposure is most relevant to Cisco IOS XR routers running version 3.8.1 or earlier that process BGP UPDATE messages. Internet edge, interconnect, or routing infrastructure using BGP should be checked first. The bundle does not identify other affected products. Treat this as an availability risk to routing infrastructure. Prioritize verification on production BGP routers, especially internet-facing or interconnect devices. Urgency depends on whether affected IOS XR versions remain deployed, because the source bundle provides no severity score or active exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify Cisco IOS XR routers running 3.8.1 or earlier.; Review Cisco’s advisory for fixed software and approved mitigations.; Prioritize routing infrastructure that processes external BGP updates..

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