Vulnerability Description
Cisco IOS before 15.0(1)XA does not properly handle IRC traffic during a specific time period after an initial reload, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via an attempted connection to a certain IRC server, related to a "corrupted magic value," aka Bug ID CSCso05336.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios | < 15.0\(1\)xa |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/15_0/15_0x/15_01_XA/rn800xa.pdfRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45764Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64682Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/15_0/15_0x/15_01_XA/rn800xa.pdfRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45764Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64682Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-5038?
CVE-2009-5038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Cisco IOS before 15.0(1)XA does not properly handle IRC traffic during a specific time period after an initial reload, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via an...
How severe is CVE-2009-5038?
CVE-2009-5038 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-5038?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Ios.