CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-6894

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Arista EOS versions 4.15 before 4.15.8M, 4.16 before 4.16.7M, and 4.17 before 4.17.0F on DCS-7050 series devices allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) by sending crafted packets to the control plane.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely trigger a device failure, leading to service availability interruptions. This may impact the operational continuity of the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitor network traffic for potential attack detection.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Arista EOS 4.15 before 4.15.8M, 4.16 before 4.16.7M, and 4.17 before 4.17.0F on DCS-7050 series devices allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) by sending crafted packets to the control plane.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS