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CVE-2025-20312 — A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of Cisco IOS XE Software could…

Cisco · Ios Xe · Published 24 Sept 2025 · Modified 26 Sept 2026

Description

A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper error handling when parsing a specific SNMP request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specific SNMP request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the device to reload unexpectedly, resulting in a DoS condition. This vulnerability affects SNMP versions 1, 2c, and 3. To exploit this vulnerability through SNMPv2c or earlier, the attacker must know a valid read-write or read-only SNMP community string for the affected system. To exploit this vulnerability through SNMPv3, the attacker must have valid SNMP user credentials for the affected system.

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What to do
  1. Check whether Ios Xe is in your asset inventory.
  2. Patch in the next maintenance window; prioritise internet-facing systems.
  3. Record the decision in your risk register for audit evidence.
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Link: adminadda.com/cve/CVE-2025-20312