CVE-2003-1004: Medium severity Cisco PIX firewall vulnerability
Published Dec 17, 2003
·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\(1\)
Remediation
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
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.