CVE-2013-1216: Memory leak in the SNMP module in Cisco IOS XR allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of servi...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-1216 is a Cisco IOS XR SNMP issue. An authenticated remote user could send crafted SNMP packets that consume memory and restart a process, causing denial of service. The source bundle does not identify affected versions or a confirmed fix. Exposure is most relevant to Cisco IOS XR devices with SNMP reachable by authenticated users. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so version-level exposure cannot be determined from this bundle alone. Treat as a targeted availability risk for network infrastructure, not as confirmed internet-scale exploitation. Prioritize validation on Cisco IOS XR routers where SNMP is reachable beyond tightly controlled management networks. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco’s security notice for affected releases and vendor-confirmed remediation.; Inventory Cisco IOS XR devices that expose SNMP management interfaces.; Confirm whether SNMP access is limited to authorized management systems..

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Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.