CVE-2002-2208
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Extended Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), as implemented in Cisco IOS 11.3 through 12.2 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (flood) by sending a large number of spoofed EIGRP neighbor announcements, which results in an ARP storm on the local network.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Extended Interior Gateway Routing Protocol | =1.2 | |
| Cisco IOS | =11.3 | |
| Cisco IOS | =12.1 | |
| Cisco IOS | =12.2 | |
| Cisco IOS | =12.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/304034
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/304044
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/tech/tk365/technologies_security_notice09186a008011c5e1.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-December/040330.html
- http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/eigrp_issue.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6443
- http://www.osvdb.org/18055
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1005840
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7766
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113504451523186&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10903
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/419898/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-2208?
CVE-2002-2208 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service by flooding the network.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2208?
To fix CVE-2002-2208, update your Cisco IOS to a version above 12.2 which addresses this vulnerability.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2208?
CVE-2002-2208 affects specific versions of Cisco IOS from 11.3 to 12.2 as well as the Extended Interior Gateway Routing Protocol.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2002-2208?
CVE-2002-2208 is associated with a denial of service attack that can be executed by sending spoofed EIGRP neighbor announcements.
How does CVE-2002-2208 impact network performance?
The impact of CVE-2002-2208 on network performance can be severe, leading to an ARP storm that overwhelms the local network.
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