CVE-2001-0741: Low severity cisco hsrp vulnerability

Published Oct 18, 2001
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Updated

Cisco Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) allows local attackers to cause a denial of service by spoofing HSRP packets.

Affected Software

1 affected component
cisco HSRP

Event History

Oct 18, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0741?

CVE-2001-0741 has a high severity rating as it allows local attackers to perform a denial of service attack.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0741?

To fix CVE-2001-0741, ensure that you are using the latest version of Cisco Hot Standby Routing Protocol and apply any relevant security patches.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2001-0741?

Organizations using vulnerable versions of Cisco's Hot Standby Routing Protocol are at risk of this vulnerability.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2001-0741 enable?

CVE-2001-0741 enables local attackers to spoof HSRP packets, resulting in a denial of service.

5

Can CVE-2001-0741 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2001-0741 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.

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