CVE-2007-0199: Medium severity Cisco IOS vulnerability
Published Jan 11, 2007
·Updated
The Data-link Switching (DLSw) feature in Cisco IOS 11.0 through 12.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via "an invalid value in a DLSw message... during the capabilities exchange."
Affected Software
2 affected components
Cisco IOS=11.0
Cisco IOS<=12.4
Remediation
Event History
Jan 11, 2007
CVE Published
11:28 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0199?
CVE-2007-0199 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service on affected Cisco IOS devices.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-0199?
To mitigate CVE-2007-0199, upgrade your Cisco IOS software to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically versions beyond 12.4.
3
What devices are affected by CVE-2007-0199?
CVE-2007-0199 affects Cisco IOS versions from 11.0 through 12.4.
4
Can CVE-2007-0199 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-0199 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause device reloads.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2007-0199 on network operations?
The impact of CVE-2007-0199 can result in significant downtime due to device reloads, disrupting network operations.