CVE-2020-3569
HighExploitedPublic exploitMultiple vulnerabilities in the Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol (DVMRP) feature of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to either immediately crash the Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) process or make it consume available…
Published Sep 22, 2020 · Updated Oct 28, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-3569 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.6 v3.1) affecting IOS Xr (Cisco), Cisco IOS XR Software.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 29, 2020. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 3.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including IOS Xr 6.5.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
3.3%
Higher than 88.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple vulnerabilities in the Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol (DVMRP) feature of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to either immediately crash the Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) process or make it consume available memory and eventually crash. The memory consumption may negatively impact other processes that are running on the device. These vulnerabilities are due to the incorrect handling of IGMP packets. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending crafted IGMP traffic to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to immediately crash the IGMP process or cause memory exhaustion, resulting in other processes becoming unstable. These processes may include, but are not limited to, interior and exterior routing protocols. Cisco will release software updates that address these vulnerabilities.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 29, 2020 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 3, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
13 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IOS XrCisco | 6.1.4, 6.2.3, 6.3.3, 6.4.2, 6.4.3, 6.5.3, 6.6.2, 6.6.3 | 6.5.2 |
| Cisco IOS XR Software | >= n/a | n/a |
Patched Releases
IOS Xr
6.5.2
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 29, 2020
Publicly disclosed
Sep 22, 2020
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 3, 2021
Last updated
Oct 28, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-400 Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
- CWE-770 Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple vulnerabilities in the Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol (DVMRP) feature of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to either immediately crash the Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) process or make it consume available memory and eventually crash.
Affected: IOS Xr (Cisco) versions 6.1.4, 6.2.3, 6.3.3, 6.4.2, 6.4.3, 6.5.3, 6.6.2, 6.6.3; Cisco IOS XR Software versions >= n/a. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 29, 2020.
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of May 3, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including IOS Xr 6.5.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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