OSVDB ID: 84506

Title: Cisco IOS for Catalyst Switches Local Web Authentication Parsing Remote DoS

Info

Disclosure
Jun 29, 2012

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Jun 29, 2012

Description

 Cisco IOS for Catalyst Switches contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when an error occurs during the parsing of local web authentication. This may allow a remote attacker to cause a loss of availability for the device.

Classification

 Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Denial of Service
Impact: Loss of Availability
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: Vendor Verified
OSVDB: Authentication Required

Solution

 Upgrade to version 15.0(1)SE1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco IOS

 15.0
15.1

Catalyst Switch

 3750-X
3750-E
3560-X
3560-E

References

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete


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