Executive Risk Summary
"A vulnerability in the IKEv2 feature of Cisco IOS Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause the device to reload, resulting in a DoS condition. This vulnerability is due to the improper processing of IKEv2 packets, which could be exploited by sending crafted IKEv2 packets to an affected device."
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Target Type Firmware Image
Target Asset IKEv2 Module
Standard Path Global Firmware
Manual Verification Required
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Patch Impact Forecast
Reboot Required Likely
Network connectivity may be disrupted during the patching process
Internal Work Notes
CVE-2025-20253: Cisco IOS Software IKEv2 vulnerability could lead to DoS condition, requiring immediate patching to prevent remote exploitation
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