CVE-2021-27853
MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.69%
Last modified
CVE-2021-27853 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Layer 2 network filtering capabilities such as IPv6 RA guard or ARP inspection can be bypassed using combinations of VLAN 0 headers and LLC/SNAP headers.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Layer 2 network filtering capabilities such as IPv6 RA guard or ARP inspection can be bypassed using combinations of VLAN 0 headers and LLC/SNAP headers.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ieee | Ieee 802.2 | <= 802.2h-1997 |
| Ietf | P802.1q | <= d1.0 |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6503-E Firmware | 15.5\(01.01.85\)sy07 |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6504-E Firmware | 15.5\(01.01.85\)sy07 |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6506-E Firmware | 15.5\(01.01.85\)sy07 |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6509-E Firmware | 15.5\(01.01.85\)sy07 |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6509-Neb-A Firmware | 15.5\(01.01.85\)sy07 |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6509-V-E Firmware | 15.5\(01.01.85\)sy07 |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6513-E Firmware | 15.5\(01.01.85\)sy07 |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6807-Xl Firmware | 15.5\(01.01.85\)sy07 |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6840-X Firmware | 15.5\(01.01.85\)sy07 |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6880-X Firmware | 15.5\(01.01.85\)sy07 |
| Cisco | Catalyst C6816-X-Le Firmware | 15.5\(01.01.85\)sy07 |
| Cisco | Catalyst C6824-X-Le-40g Firmware | 15.5\(01.01.85\)sy07 |
| Cisco | Catalyst C6832-X-Le Firmware | 15.5\(01.01.85\)sy07 |
| Cisco | Catalyst C6840-X-Le-40g Firmware | 15.5\(01.01.85\)sy07 |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6800ia Firmware | 15.5\(01.01.85\)sy07 |
| Cisco | Ios Xe | 17.3.3 |
| Cisco | Ios Xe | 15.2\(07\)e02 |
| Cisco | Ios Xe | 15.2\(07\)e03 |
| Cisco | Ios Xe | 17.4.1 |
| Cisco | Ios Xe | 17.6.1 |
| Cisco | Meraki Ms390 Firmware | All versions |
| Cisco | Meraki Ms210 Firmware | All versions |
| Cisco | Meraki Ms225 Firmware | All versions |
| Cisco | Meraki Ms250 Firmware | All versions |
| Cisco | Meraki Ms350 Firmware | All versions |
| Cisco | Meraki Ms355 Firmware | All versions |
| Cisco | Meraki Ms410 Firmware | All versions |
| Cisco | Meraki Ms420 Firmware | All versions |
| Cisco | Meraki Ms425 Firmware | All versions |
| Cisco | Meraki Ms450 Firmware | All versions |
| Cisco | Nexus 93180yc-Ex Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | Nexus 93180yc-Fx Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | Nexus 93180yc-Fx3 Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | Nexus 93240yc-Fx2 Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | Nexus 93360yc-Fx2 Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | Nexus 93120tx Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | Nexus 93108tc-Ex Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | Nexus 9348gc-Fxp Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | Nexus 93108tc-Fx Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | Nexus 93108tc-Fx3p Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | Nexus 93216tc-Fx2 Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | N9k-C9316d-Gx Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | N9k-C93600cd-Gx Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | N9k-C9332d-Gx2b Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | N9k-C9348d-Gx2a Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | N9k-C9364d-Gx2a Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | N9k-X97160yc-Ex Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
| Cisco | N9k-X9788tc-Fx Firmware | 9.3\(5\) |
Showing 50 of 100 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://blog.champtar.fr/VLAN0_LLC_SNAP/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-ietf-v6ops-ra-guard/08/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/855201Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://standards.ieee.org/ieee/802.1Q/10323/Vendor Advisory
- https://standards.ieee.org/ieee/802.2/1048/Vendor Advisory
- https://blog.champtar.fr/VLAN0_LLC_SNAP/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-ietf-v6ops-ra-guard/08/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/855201Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://standards.ieee.org/ieee/802.1Q/10323/Vendor Advisory
- https://standards.ieee.org/ieee/802.2/1048/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27853?
Layer 2 network filtering capabilities such as IPv6 RA guard or ARP inspection can be bypassed using combinations of VLAN 0 headers and LLC/SNAP headers.
How severe is CVE-2021-27853?
CVE-2021-27853 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27853?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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