# CVE-2015-0646: Memory leak in the TCP input module in Cisco IOS 12.2, 12.4, 15.0, 15.2, 15.3, and 15.4 and IOS XE 3.3.xXO, 3.5.xE, 3.6.xE, 3.8.xS through 3

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-03-26 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Memory leak in the TCP input module in Cisco IOS 12.2, 12.4, 15.0, 15.2, 15.3, and 15.4 and IOS XE 3.3.xXO, 3.5.xE, 3.6.xE, 3.8.xS through 3.10.xS before 3.10.5S, and 3.11.xS and 3.12.xS before 3.12.3S allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or device reload) by sending crafted TCP packets over (1) IPv4 or (2) IPv6, aka Bug ID CSCum94811.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20150325-tcpleak
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73340
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031980

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