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CVE-2013-1143

7.1 · HIGH

The RSVP protocol implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2 and 15.0 through 15.2 and IOS XE 3.1.xS through 3.4.xS before 3.4.5S and 3.5.xS through 3.7.xS before 3.7.2S, when MPLS-TE is enabled, allows remo…

Published Mar 28, 2013ciscoCWE-119EPSS 1.36%

Overview

CVE-2013-1143 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ios. It was published on March 28, 2013 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 RSVP protocol implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2 and 15.0 through 15.2 and IOS XE 3.1.xS through 3.4.xS before 3.4.5S and 3.5.xS through 3.7.xS before 3.7.2S, when MPLS-TE is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect memory access and device reload) via a traffic engineering PATH message in an RSVP packet, aka Bug ID CSCtg39957.

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-2013-1143?

CVE-2013-1143 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ios. It was published on March 28, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-1143?

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-2013-1143?

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-2013-1143?

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