7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2002-2239: Input Validation

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

The Cisco Optical Service Module (OSM) for the Catalyst 6500 and 7600 series running Cisco IOS 12.1(8)E through 12.1(13.4)E allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a malformed packet.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS=12.1e
Cisco Catalyst 6500-E
Cisco Catalyst 7600

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-2239?

    CVE-2002-2239 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-2239?

    To fix CVE-2002-2239, upgrade your Cisco IOS to a version later than 12.1(13.4)E.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2002-2239?

    CVE-2002-2239 affects the Cisco Optical Service Module on Catalyst 6500 and 7600 series devices running specific versions of Cisco IOS.

  • Can CVE-2002-2239 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-2239 can be exploited remotely by sending malformed packets to the affected devices.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2002-2239 facilitate?

    CVE-2002-2239 facilitates a denial of service attack that can hang the affected devices.

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