CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2004-0589

First published: Wed Jun 23 2004(Updated: )

Cisco IOS 11.1(x) through 11.3(x) and 12.0(x) through 12.2(x), when configured for BGP routing, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via malformed BGP (1) OPEN or (2) UPDATE messages.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS>=11.1<=12.2\(14\)sx2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0589?

    CVE-2004-0589 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service by remotely reloading affected Cisco IOS devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0589?

    To fix CVE-2004-0589, upgrade to a Cisco IOS version that is not affected, specifically later than 12.2(14)SX2.

  • What types of messages exploit CVE-2004-0589?

    CVE-2004-0589 can be exploited via malformed BGP OPEN or UPDATE messages.

  • Which versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2004-0589?

    CVE-2004-0589 affects Cisco IOS versions 11.1(x) through 11.3(x) and 12.0(x) through 12.2(x).

  • What network component is primarily affected by CVE-2004-0589?

    CVE-2004-0589 primarily affects routers running Cisco IOS configured for BGP routing.

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