Cisco Catalyst Chaos: Vulnerability Hits Top Switch Series!
Cisco Catalyst 9000 series switches face a vulnerability if running certain software and have specific port configurations. Affected models include Catalyst 9200 to 9600 series. The fix? Upgrade to Cisco IOS XE Software Release 17.15.4. So, if your switch is having a midlife crisis, it’s time for a software makeover!
Hot Take:
**Cisco’s Catalyst 9000 Series switches are feeling a bit under the weather, and by ‘under the weather,’ I mean they’ve got more holes than Swiss cheese. But don’t worry; a software patch is here to bandage them up!**
Key Points:
– Vulnerability affects Cisco Catalyst 9000 series, including the 9200, 9300, 9400, 9500, and 9600 switches.
– Specific features like trunk ports, Cisco TrustSec, and MACSec are the gateway to the vulnerability.
– Older software versions, specifically before Cisco IOS XE Release 17.15.4, are susceptible.
– The Meraki MS390 and earlier releases of Cloud-Managed Hybrid Operating Mode for Catalyst Wireless LAN Controllers are also at risk.
– Fixes are available with the Cisco IOS XE Software Release 17.15.4.