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CVE-2013-1136

4.6 · MEDIUM

The crypto engine process in Cisco IOS on Aggregation Services Router (ASR) Route Processor 2 does not properly manage memory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (route processor…

Published May 13, 2013ciscoCWE-399EPSS 0.16%

Overview

CVE-2013-1136 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ios. It was published on May 13, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The crypto engine process in Cisco IOS on Aggregation Services Router (ASR) Route Processor 2 does not properly manage memory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (route processor crash) by creating multiple tunnels and then examining encryption statistics, aka Bug ID CSCuc52193.

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-2013-1136?

CVE-2013-1136 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ios. It was published on May 13, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-1136?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-1136?

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-2013-1136?

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