CVE-2003-1132: Medium severity cisco Content Services Switch 11000 vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2003
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Updated

The DNS server for Cisco Content Service Switch (CSS) 11000 and 11500, when prompted for a nonexistent AAAA record, responds with response code 3 (NXDOMAIN or "Name Error") instead of response code 0 ("No Error"), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (inaccessible domain) by forcing other DNS servers to send and cache a request for a AAAA record to the vulnerable server.

Affected Software

2 affected components
cisco Content Services Switch 11000
cisco Content Services Switch 11500

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 21, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1132?

CVE-2003-1132 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can make the affected domains inaccessible.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1132?

To fix CVE-2003-1132, upgrade to the latest firmware provided by Cisco for the Content Services Switch 11000 and 11500.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2003-1132?

CVE-2003-1132 affects the Cisco Content Services Switch 11000 and 11500 models.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2003-1132 on network operations?

CVE-2003-1132 can lead to denial of service, resulting in domain inaccessibility and potential disruptions in network services.

5

How can I mitigate CVE-2003-1132 until a fix is applied?

Mitigation for CVE-2003-1132 involves monitoring DNS queries and filtering requests that result in NXDOMAIN responses, to reduce the attack surface.

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