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CVE-2002-1768

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

Cisco IOS 11.1 through 12.2, when HSRP support is not enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via randomly sized UDP packets to the Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP) port 1985.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Puppet Cisco IOS=11.1
Puppet Cisco IOS=11.2
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.0
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.1
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1768?

    CVE-2002-1768 has a medium severity rating as it can lead to a denial of service by consuming CPU resources on affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1768?

    To fix CVE-2002-1768, ensure that HSRP support is enabled on your Cisco IOS device or upgrade to a version that mitigates this vulnerability.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2002-1768?

    CVE-2002-1768 affects Cisco IOS versions 11.1 through 12.2 when HSRP support is not enabled.

  • Can CVE-2002-1768 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-1768 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted UDP packets to the HSRP port.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2002-1768?

    CVE-2002-1768 is associated with a denial of service attack that targets Cisco IOS devices.

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