CVE-2003-1004: Medium severity Cisco PIX firewall vulnerability

Published Dec 17, 2003
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Updated

Cisco PIX firewall 6.2.x through 6.2.3, when configured as a VPN Client, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (dropped IPSec tunnel connection) via an IKE Phase I negotiation request to the outside interface of the firewall.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Cisco PIX firewall=6.2.2_.111
Cisco Pix Firewall Software=6.2
Cisco Pix Firewall Software=6.2\(3\)
Cisco Pix Firewall Software=6.2\(3.100\)
Cisco Pix Firewall Software=6.2\(2\)
Cisco Pix Firewall Software=6.2\(1\)

Event History

Dec 17, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Jan 5, 2004
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1004?

CVE-2003-1004 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can disrupt VPN connections.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1004?

To fix CVE-2003-1004, upgrade to Cisco PIX Firewall version 6.2.4 or later.

3

What does CVE-2003-1004 affect?

CVE-2003-1004 affects Cisco PIX firewall versions 6.2.x through 6.2.3 when configured as a VPN Client.

4

Can CVE-2003-1004 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-1004 can be exploited by remote attackers sending specific IKE Phase I negotiation requests.

5

What are the symptoms of CVE-2003-1004 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2003-1004 may result in dropped IPSec tunnel connections, leading to service interruptions.

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