CVE-2005-0943: Medium severity Cisco Vpn 3015 Concentrator vulnerability

Published Mar 30, 2005
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Updated

Cisco VPN 3000 series Concentrator running firmware 4.1.7.A and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload or drop user connection) via a crafted HTTPS packet.

Affected Software

45 affected components
Cisco Vpn 3015 Concentrator
Cisco Vpn 3020 Concentrator
Cisco Vpn 3030 Concentator
Cisco Vpn 3060 Concentrator
Cisco Vpn 3080 Concentrator
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=2.0
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=2.5.2.a
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=2.5.2.b
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=2.5.2.c
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=2.5.2.d
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=2.5.2.f
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.0
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.0.3.a
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.0.3.b
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.0.4
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.1
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.1\(rel\)
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.1.1
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.1.2
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.1.4
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5\(rel\)
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5.1
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5.2
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5.3
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5.4
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.5.5
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.1
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.3
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.5
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7.a
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7.b
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7.c
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7.d
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7.f
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=3.6.7d
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=4.0
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=4.0.1
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=4.0.5.b
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=4.1
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=4.1.5.b
Cisco Vpn 3000 Concentrator Series Software=4.1.7.a
Cisco Vpn 3005 Concentrator Software=4.0.1
Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client

Event History

Mar 30, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
05:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 3, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0943?

CVE-2005-0943 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service by remotely dropping user connections or reloading the device.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0943?

To fix CVE-2005-0943, it's recommended to upgrade the Cisco VPN 3000 series concentrator firmware to version 4.1.7.B or later.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2005-0943?

CVE-2005-0943 affects the Cisco VPN 3000 series concentrators, including models 3015, 3020, 3030, 3060, and 3080 running firmware 4.1.7.A or earlier.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2005-0943?

With CVE-2005-0943, attackers can send crafted HTTPS packets that can cause the device to reload or drop user connections.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-0943?

There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2005-0943; the only recommended action is to apply the appropriate firmware updates.

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