CVE-2005-3921: XSS
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cisco IOS Web Server for IOS 12.0(2a) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by (1) packets containing HTML that an administrator views via an HTTP interface to the contents of memory buffers, as demonstrated by the URI /level/15/exec/-/buffers/assigned/dump; or (2) sending the router Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) packets with HTML payload that an administrator views via the CDP status pages. NOTE: these vectors were originally reported as being associated with the dump and packet options in /level/15/exec/-/show/buffers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3921?
CVE-2005-3921 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3921?
To fix CVE-2005-3921, upgrade to a version of Cisco IOS that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of Cisco IOS are vulnerable to CVE-2005-3921?
CVE-2005-3921 affects various versions of Cisco IOS, particularly those prior to 12.4(3b).
What type of attack does CVE-2005-3921 allow?
CVE-2005-3921 allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Who can be affected by CVE-2005-3921?
Administrators who access the affected Cisco IOS Web Server are the primary targets of CVE-2005-3921.