NULL pointer dereference in Cisco Nx-os Software

CVE-2024-20446

A vulnerability in the DHCPv6 relay agent of Cisco NX-OS Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper handling of spec…

EPSS: 0.007 (73.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20446?
CVE-2024-20446 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Nx-os Software, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2024-08-28.
How severe is CVE-2024-20446?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-20446 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.