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CVE-2010-2830

7.1 · HIGH

The IGMPv3 implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, and 15.0 and IOS XE 2.5.x before 2.5.2, when PIM is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malf…

Published Sep 23, 2010ciscoEPSS 1.55%

Overview

CVE-2010-2830 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ios. It was published on September 23, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The IGMPv3 implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, and 15.0 and IOS XE 2.5.x before 2.5.2, when PIM is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malformed IGMP packet, aka Bug ID CSCte14603.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update ios to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2830?

CVE-2010-2830 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ios. It was published on September 23, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-2830?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-2830?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update ios to the latest patched version. 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-2830?

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