CWE
16
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0197

First published: Sun Feb 06 2005(Updated: )

Cisco IOS 12.1T, 12.2, 12.2T, 12.3 and 12.3T, with Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) installed but disabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted packet sent to the disabled interface.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.1t
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.2
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.2t
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.3
Puppet Cisco IOS=12.3t

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0197?

    CVE-2005-0197 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to a critical device reload.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0197?

    To mitigate CVE-2005-0197, users should upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Cisco IOS or ensure that Multi Protocol Label Switching is properly configured.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2005-0197?

    CVE-2005-0197 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.1T, 12.2, 12.2T, 12.3, and 12.3T with MPLS installed but disabled.

  • Can CVE-2005-0197 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2005-0197 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted packets to the disabled interface of the affected device.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-0197?

    The primary impact of CVE-2005-0197 is a denial of service, which results in the affected device reloading and becoming temporarily unavailable.

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