CVE-2026-73459

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified

CVE-2026-73459 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. On affected platforms running Arista EOS with IS-IS configured, an unauthenticated attacker who can inject a specially crafted IS-IS LSP PDU can cause the legitimate LSP to be unexpectedly purged from the IS-IS link-state database. This may result in traffic loss.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

On affected platforms running Arista EOS with IS-IS configured, an unauthenticated attacker who can inject a specially crafted IS-IS LSP PDU can cause the legitimate LSP to be unexpectedly purged from the IS-IS link-state database. This may result in traffic loss.

Metrics

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Arista NetworksEOS>= 4.36.0, <= 4.36.1F

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-73459?
On affected platforms running Arista EOS with IS-IS configured, an unauthenticated attacker who can inject a specially crafted IS-IS LSP PDU can cause the legitimate LSP to be unexpectedly purged from the IS-IS link-state database. This may result in traffic loss.
How severe is CVE-2026-73459?
CVE-2026-73459 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-73459?
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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Source: NVD / NIST