CVE-2005-4794: Medium severity Cisco Application And Content Networking Software vulnerability
Cisco IP Phones 7902/7905/7912, ATA 186/188, Unity Express, ACNS, and Subscriber Edge Services Manager (SESM) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or instability) via a compressed DNS packet with a label length byte with an incorrect offset.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4794?
The severity of CVE-2005-4794 is categorized as high due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4794?
To fix CVE-2005-4794, it is recommended to apply the latest patches and updates provided by Cisco for the affected devices.
Which Cisco devices are vulnerable to CVE-2005-4794?
CVE-2005-4794 affects Cisco IP Phones 7902, 7905, 7912, ATA 186, ATA 188, Unity Express, and Subscriber Edge Services Manager.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-4794 involve?
CVE-2005-4794 involves a remote denial of service attack that can crash or destabilize devices through malformed DNS packets.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2005-4794?
Yes, there are known exploits that can be utilized to execute the denial of service attack associated with CVE-2005-4794.