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CVE-2007-4292

First published: Thu Aug 09 2007(Updated: )

Multiple memory leaks in Cisco IOS 12.0 through 12.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) via a malformed SIP packet, aka (1) CSCsf11855, (2) CSCeb21064, (3) CSCse40276, (4) CSCse68355, (5) CSCsf30058, (6) CSCsb24007, and (7) CSCsc60249.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-4292?

    CVE-2007-4292 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service by crashing affected Cisco IOS devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-4292?

    To mitigate CVE-2007-4292, it is recommended to upgrade Cisco IOS to a version that addresses this vulnerability, specifically versions later than 12.4.

  • Which Cisco IOS versions are affected by CVE-2007-4292?

    CVE-2007-4292 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.0 through 12.4.

  • What attacks does CVE-2007-4292 protect against?

    CVE-2007-4292 allows remote attackers to exploit memory leaks through malformed SIP packets, leading to a device crash.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2007-4292?

    Currently, there are no known workarounds to fully protect against CVE-2007-4292, so upgrading to a patched version is essential.

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