CVE-2016-9205
HighSummary
A vulnerability in the HTTP 2.0 request handling code of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the Event Management Service daemon (emsd) to crash, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to disrupt system operations, potentially leading to downtime in network services.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade to versions that include fixes, such as 6.1.2.6i.MGBL, 6.1.22.9i.MGBL, or 6.2.1.14i.MGBL.
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Original NVD description (English source)
A vulnerability in the HTTP 2.0 request handling code of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the Event Management Service daemon (emsd) to crash, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. More Information: CSCvb14425. Known Affected Releases: 6.1.1.BASE. Known Fixed Releases: 6.1.2.6i.MGBL 6.1.22.9i.MGBL 6.2.1.14i.MGBL.