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Internet Security Systems Security Brief
July 17, 2003

Cisco IOS Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Synopsis:

A serious flaw exists in the Cisco IOS (Internetwork Operating System)
that powers most currently deployed Cisco devices. Cisco Systems has
released a security advisory documenting the vulnerability. All IPv4 Cisco
devices running Cisco IOS are vulnerable to remote Denial of Service (DoS)
attack.

Impact:

Cisco is the market leading router and infrastructure supplier of IP-
based networking technology. The vulnerability may allow remote attackers
to target and shutdown network interfaces on vulnerable devices by sending
a special sequence of IPv4 packets. This type of attack can be launched at
a specific target, or launched indiscriminately to cause widespread
outages. The attack is unlikely to be blocked by legacy firewall devices.

Affected Versions:

Cisco IOS 11.x
Cisco IOS 12.x

Note: The vulnerable platforms represent the vast majority of currently
deployed Cisco devices. Please refer to the Cisco Systems Security
Advisory for the most current vulnerability matrix. IOS versions 12.3 and
above are not vulnerable. Cisco devices that operate only in IPv6
environments are also not vulnerable.

For the complete ISS X-Force Security Alert, please visit: 
http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/148

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