CVE-2013-5549

CVE-2013-5549 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios Xr with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Cisco IOS XR 3.8.1 through 4.2.0 does not properly process fragmented packets within the RP-A, RP-B, PRP, and DRP-B route-processor components, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (transmission outage) via (1) IPv4 or (2) IPv6 traffic, aka Bug ID CSCuh30380.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5549?
Cisco IOS XR 3.8.1 through 4.2.0 does not properly process fragmented packets within the RP-A, RP-B, PRP, and DRP-B route-processor components, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (transmission outage) via (1) IPv4 or (2) IPv6 traffic, aka Bug ID CSCuh30380.
How severe is CVE-2013-5549?
CVE-2013-5549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-5549 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5549?
CVE-2013-5549 primarily affects Cisco Ios Xr. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5549?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-5549 published?
CVE-2013-5549 was published on 2013-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

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