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Cisco bundles fixes for multiple vulnerabilities, some critical, into one patch

Cisco is looking to get ahead of attackers with a new set of more than a half-dozen fixes, some of them critical, for its IOS XR Linux-based network operating system (OS).

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Cisco released a patch for its IOS XR Linux‑based network operating system that addresses more than six internally discovered vulnerabilities, several of which are rated critical. The flaws could enable remote code execution and root access on a router, allowing attackers to intercept traffic. Other risks include access‑control failures, buffer overflows, and out‑of‑bounds memory access. The update is part of Cisco’s routine security testing and is intended to prevent these potential exploits.

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