CVE-2002-2208: High severity Extended Interior Gateway Routing Protocol Extended Interior Gateway Routing Protocol vulnerability
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.
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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.