VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2022-20920

CVSS score7.7 HIGH

EPSS probability0.95%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2022-10-10

Last modified2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the SSH implementation of Cisco IOS Software and Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause an affected device to reload. This vulnerability is due to improper handling of resources during an exceptional situation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by continuously connecting to an affected device and sending specific SSH requests. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to reload.