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CVE-2003-1398: Infoleak

First published: Wed Dec 31 2003(Updated: )

Cisco IOS 12.0 through 12.2, when IP routing is disabled, accepts false ICMP redirect messages, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (network routing modification).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.0
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.0s
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.0st
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.0t
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.1
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.1e
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.1t
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.2
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.2e
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.2f
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.2s
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.2t

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-1398?

    CVE-2003-1398 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-1398?

    To fix CVE-2003-1398, ensure that IP routing is enabled on your Cisco IOS devices.

  • Which Cisco IOS versions are affected by CVE-2003-1398?

    CVE-2003-1398 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.0 through 12.2.

  • Can CVE-2003-1398 lead to a denial of service?

    Yes, CVE-2003-1398 can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by manipulating network routing.

  • How does CVE-2003-1398 exploit the ICMP protocols?

    CVE-2003-1398 exploits the vulnerability by accepting false ICMP redirect messages when IP routing is disabled.

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