A remote overflow exists in IOS. The VTP client and server fail to validate VTP frames resulting in a heap overflow. With a specially crafted request including a VLAN name longer than 100 bytes, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version recommended by Cisco TAC. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
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