CVE-2003-0258: High severity Cisco Vpn 3015 Concentrator vulnerability

Published May 8, 2003
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Updated

Cisco VPN 3000 series concentrators and Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client 3.5.x through 4.0.REL, when enabling IPSec over TCP for a port on the concentrator, allow remote attackers to reach the private network without authentication.

Affected Software

46 affected components
Cisco Vpn 3015 Concentrator
Cisco Vpn 3030 Concentator
Cisco Vpn 3060 Concentrator
Cisco Vpn 3080 Concentrator
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5\(rel\)
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5.1
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5.2
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5.3
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5.4
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5.5
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.1
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.3
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.5
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7.a
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7.b
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7.c
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7.d
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7d
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=4.0
Cisco Vpn 3005 Concentrator Software=4.0.1
Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client
All of the following
Any of the following
Cisco Vpn 3015 Concentrator
Cisco Vpn 3030 Concentator
Cisco Vpn 3060 Concentrator
Cisco Vpn 3080 Concentrator
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5\(rel\)
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5.1
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5.2
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5.3
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5.4
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5.5
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.1
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.3
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.5
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7.a
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7.b
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7.c
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7.d
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7d
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=4.0
Cisco Vpn 3005 Concentrator Software=4.0.1
Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Disable IPSec over TCP for any port on the concentrator; do not enable IPSec over TCP on Cisco VPN 3000 series concentrators or Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client to prevent remote attackers from reaching the private network without authentication.

    Cisco VPN 3000 series concentrators and Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client IPSec over TCP = disabled

Event History

May 8, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
May 27, 2003
Data Sourced
04:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0258?

CVE-2003-0258 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for remote attackers to access the private network without authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0258?

To fix CVE-2003-0258, ensure that IPSec over TCP is disabled on affected Cisco VPN 3000 series concentrators and update to the latest secured software version.

3

Which Cisco products are affected by CVE-2003-0258?

CVE-2003-0258 affects several Cisco products including the VPN 3015, 3030, 3060, 3080 Concentrators, and the VPN 3002 Hardware Client.

4

Can CVE-2003-0258 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-0258 can be exploited remotely by attackers if the vulnerability's conditions are met.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2003-0258?

Yes, Cisco provides patches in the updated versions of their VPN software that address the vulnerability known as CVE-2003-0258.

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