CVE-2008-0537: High severity cisco 7600 router vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2008
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the Supervisor Engine 32 (Sup32), Supervisor Engine 720 (Sup720), and Route Switch Processor 720 (RSP720) for multiple Cisco products, when using Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN and OSPF sham-link, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (blocked queue, device restart, or memory leak) via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Cisco 7600 router
Cisco Catalyst 6500
Cisco Me 6524 Ethernet Switch
Cisco Route Switch Processor=rsp720
Cisco Supervisor Engine=sup32
Cisco Supervisor Engine=sup720

Event History

Mar 27, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
10:44 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0537?

CVE-2008-0537 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-0537?

To mitigate CVE-2008-0537, apply the relevant patches or updates provided by Cisco for affected devices.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2008-0537?

CVE-2008-0537 affects multiple Cisco devices including the Supervisor Engine 32, Supervisor Engine 720, and Route Switch Processor 720 when using MPLS VPN and OSPF.

4

Can CVE-2008-0537 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-0537 can be exploited remotely by attackers causing a denial of service condition.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2008-0537 on network performance?

The impact of CVE-2008-0537 on network performance includes potential service interruptions and blocked traffic through affected routers.

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