CVE-2005-3426: Medium severity cisco Content Services Switch 11500 vulnerability

Published Nov 2, 2005
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Updated

Cisco CSS 11500 Content Services Switch (CSS) with SSL termination services allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and device reload) via a malformed client certificate during SSL session negotiation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
cisco Content Services Switch 11500

Event History

Nov 2, 2005
CVE Published
12:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3426?

CVE-2005-3426 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3426?

To fix CVE-2005-3426, it is recommended to update the Cisco CSS 11500 to the latest firmware that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2005-3426 facilitate?

CVE-2005-3426 can facilitate denial-of-service attacks by exploiting the handling of malformed client certificates.

4

Which devices are affected by CVE-2005-3426?

CVE-2005-3426 specifically affects the Cisco Content Services Switch 11500 with SSL termination services.

5

What can I do to mitigate risks associated with CVE-2005-3426?

To mitigate risks from CVE-2005-3426, ensure that all SSL connections are monitored and update to secure firmware as soon as it is available.

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