CVE-2001-0429
First published: Mon Jul 02 2001(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco CatOS | =4.5\(11\) | |
| Cisco CatOS | =6.1\(2\) | |
| Cisco CatOS | =5.5\(4b\) | |
| Cisco CatOS | =6.1.2 | |
| Cisco CatOS | =4.5.10 | |
| Cisco CatOS | =5.5\(6\) | |
| Cisco CatOS | =6.1\(1c\) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0429?
CVE-2001-0429 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service and network storm.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0429?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0429, it is recommended to upgrade to a fixed version of Cisco CatOS that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What causes the issue in CVE-2001-0429?
The issue in CVE-2001-0429 is caused by Cisco Catalyst 5000 series switches forwarding 802.1x frames on Spanning Tree Protocol blocked ports.
What devices are affected by CVE-2001-0429?
CVE-2001-0429 affects Cisco Catalyst 5000 series switches running CatOS version 6.1(2) and earlier.
What impact does CVE-2001-0429 have on network operations?
CVE-2001-0429 can lead to network storms, resulting in significant disruption and denial of service for network operations.
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