Vulnerability Description
Cisco Catalyst 5000 series switches 6.1(2) and earlier will forward an 802.1x frame on a Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) blocked port, which causes a network storm and a denial of service.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Catos | 4.5\(11\) |
References
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-072.shtml
- http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cat5k-8021x-vuln-pub.shtmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2604PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6379
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-072.shtml
- http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cat5k-8021x-vuln-pub.shtmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2604PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6379
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0429?
CVE-2001-0429 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Cisco Catalyst 5000 series switches 6.1(2) and earlier will forward an 802.1x frame on a Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) blocked port, which causes a network storm and a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2001-0429?
CVE-2001-0429 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0429?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Catos.