CVE-2022-20697

A vulnerability in the web services interface of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability is due to improper resource management in the HTTP server code. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a large number of HTTP requests to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition.

Score

CVSS 3.1 8.6 High

Status

Modified - psirt@cisco.com

Published

2022-04-15

Last modified

2024-11-06

Weaknesses

CWE-691, CWE-772

Affected products

• Cisco Ios (Cisco)
• Ios (Cisco)
• Ios Xe (Cisco)

References

• https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-http-dos-svOdkdBS