CVE-2010-3035
Published: March 25, 2022
Official Description
Cisco IOS XR, when BGP is the configured routing feature, allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service (DoS).
CISA KEV Advisory
Cisco IOS XR Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Denial-of-Service Vulnerability
Cisco IOS XR, when BGP is the configured routing feature, allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service (DoS).
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
Cisco IOS XR, when BGP is configured, is vulnerable to a denial-of-service (DoS) attack by remote attackers. This high-severity flaw has been confirmed exploited in the wild, indicating a potential for network disruption.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. Remote attackers can cause a denial-of-service condition over the network.
Apply the latest security updates and patches from Cisco for IOS XR to address the BGP-related denial-of-service vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-3035 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2010-3035 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-3035 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1