---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Cisco IOS XR Border Gateway Protocol Denial of Service SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA36390 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/36390/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in Cisco IOS XR, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service). The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the processing of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) packets, which can be exploited to continuously reset BGP peering sessions via specially crafted packets. Please see the vendor's advisory for a complete list of affected versions. SOLUTION: The vendor recommends a workaround to mitigate this issue. Please see the vendor's advisory for details. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Reported by the vendor. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20090818-bgp.shtml ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------