Cisco Snort 3 Detection Engine Vulnerability Leaks Sensitive Data

Cybersecuritynews •Tushar Subhra Dutta • January 8, 2026

Two critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Cisco’s Snort 3 detection engine, posing significant risks to network security infrastructure across multiple Cisco products. These weaknesses stem from improper handling of Distributed Computing Environment and Remote Procedure Call (DCE/RPC) requests, allowing remote attackers to either disrupt packet inspection services or extract sensitive information from the system. […]

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Cisco Snort 3 Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Data Two critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Cisco's Snort 3 detection engine, affecting multiple Cisco products. These vulnerabilities arise from improper handling of DCE/RPC requests, enabling remote attackers to disrupt services or extract sensitive data. 2 sources 47

Cisco Snort 3 Detection Engine Vulnerability Leaks Sensitive Data

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