CVE-2007-4291
First published: Thu Aug 09 2007(Updated: )
Cisco IOS 12.0 through 12.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via (1) a malformed MGCP packet, which causes a device hang, aka CSCsf08998; a malformed H.323 packet, which causes a device crash, as identified by (2) CSCsi60004 with Proxy Unregistration and (3) CSCsg70474; and a malformed Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) packet, which causes a device crash, as identified by (4) CSCse68138, related to VOIP RTP Lib, and (5) CSCse05642, related to I/O memory corruption.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco IOS | =12.3 | |
| Cisco IOS | =12.1 | |
| Cisco IOS | =12.4 | |
| Cisco IOS | =12.2 | |
| Cisco IOS | =12.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080899653.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25239
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018533
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26363
- http://osvdb.org/36680
- http://osvdb.org/36679
- http://osvdb.org/36678
- http://osvdb.org/36681
- http://osvdb.org/36677
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2816
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35905
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35904
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35903
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5570
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4291?
CVE-2007-4291 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4291?
To mitigate CVE-2007-4291, it is recommended to update Cisco IOS to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2007-4291 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2007-4291 can lead to device hangs or crashes when processing malformed MGCP or H.323 packets.
Which versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2007-4291?
CVE-2007-4291 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.0 through 12.4.
Who should be concerned about CVE-2007-4291?
Network administrators using affected versions of Cisco IOS should be particularly concerned about CVE-2007-4291 due to its impact on device stability.
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