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CVE-2026-19655

6.5 · MEDIUM

On affected platforms running Arista EOS with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) relay/snooping configured with the information option (Option 82), or with the DHCP server configured with m…

Published Sep 15, 2026CWE-20EPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2026-19655 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 15, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

On affected platforms running Arista EOS with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) relay/snooping configured with the information option (Option 82), or with the DHCP server configured with match criteria based on the information option, an unauthenticated attacker connected to a client-facing VLAN(s) where the relay is configured can send a specially crafted packet that causes the DHCP Relay service to restart.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-19655?

CVE-2026-19655 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 15, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-19655?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-19655?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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