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CVE-2001-0080

First published: Mon Feb 12 2001(Updated: )

Cisco Catalyst 6000, 5000, or 4000 switches allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by connecting to the SSH service with a non-SSH client, which generates a protocol mismatch error.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Catalyst 5000
Cisco Catalyst 6000
Cisco Catalyst 4000

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-0080?

    CVE-2001-0080 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2001-0080?

    To fix CVE-2001-0080, ensure only SSH clients are allowed to connect to the SSH service on the affected Cisco switches.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2001-0080?

    CVE-2001-0080 affects Cisco Catalyst 6000, 5000, and 4000 switches.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2001-0080?

    The impact of CVE-2001-0080 is that it can lead to service interruptions by causing protocol mismatch errors.

  • Can CVE-2001-0080 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2001-0080 can be exploited remotely by attackers using non-SSH clients to connect.

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