Symptom

It is possible when performing a SNMP query of a device running IOS XE software that the output includes counters for an unintentional memory pool.

Conditions

Running any affected version of IOS XE with SNMP enabled.

Workaround

None available.

Further Problem Description

PSIRT Evaluation

The Cisco PSIRT has evaluated this issue and determined that it does not have a security impact that requires PSIRT ownership or involvement. This issue will be addressed via normal resolution channels. There is no PSIRT restriction that prohibits making this bug visible. If you believe that there is new information that would cause a change in the severity of this issue, please contact psirt@cisco.com for another evaluation. Additional information on Cisco's security vulnerability policy can be found at the following URL: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/resources/security_vulnerability_policy.html