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8.6

Cisco ASR 5000 routers could let attackers reroute web traffic

CVE-2017-6612 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The software that runs Cisco ASR 5000 Series aggregation routers can be tricked by an unauthenticated remote user into sending web traffic to a different destination. This could expose internal users to malicious sites or allow data to be intercepted. Apply the vendor’s recommended update or configuration change to stop the redirection.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
cisco asr_5000_series_software 17.3.9.62033
17.7.5
19.6.3
20.1.2
20.2.12
21.0.1
21.1.2
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:asr_5000_series_software:17.3.9.62033:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
A vulnerability in the gateway GPRS support node (GGSN) of Cisco ASR 5000 Series Aggregation Services Routers 17.3.9.62033 through 21.1.2 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to redirect...
A vulnerability in the gateway GPRS support node (GGSN) of Cisco ASR 5000 Series Aggregation Services Routers 17.3.9.62033 through 21.1.2 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to redirect HTTP traffic sent to an affected device. More Information: CSCvc67927.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
8.6 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published25 Jul 2017
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-6612 · NVD
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