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CVE-2013-1144

7.8 · HIGH

Memory leak in the IKEv1 implementation in Cisco IOS 15.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified (1) IPv4 or (2) IPv6 IKE packets, aka Bug ID CSCt…

Published Mar 28, 2013ciscoCWE-399EPSS 1.89%

Overview

CVE-2013-1144 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ios. It was published on March 28, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Memory leak in the IKEv1 implementation in Cisco IOS 15.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified (1) IPv4 or (2) IPv6 IKE packets, aka Bug ID CSCth81055.

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-2013-1144?

CVE-2013-1144 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ios. It was published on March 28, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-1144?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, 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-2013-1144?

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-2013-1144?

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