CVE-2008-1159
First published: Thu May 22 2008(Updated: )
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the SSH server in Cisco IOS 12.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device restart) via unknown vectors, aka Bug ID (1) CSCsk42419, (2) CSCsk60020, and (3) CSCsh51293.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco IOS | =12.4 | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | =12.4 | |
| Cisco IOS XRv 9000 | ||
| Cisco IOS | =12.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a008099567f.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29314
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020073
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30322
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1605/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42563
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5486
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1159?
CVE-2008-1159 has a high severity as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, resulting in device restarts.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1159?
To fix CVE-2008-1159, update the affected Cisco IOS software to a version that is not vulnerable.
Which Cisco products are affected by CVE-2008-1159?
CVE-2008-1159 affects multiple versions of Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS XR, specifically version 12.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-1159 enable?
CVE-2008-1159 enables remote attackers to execute denial of service attacks that cause device restarts.
Are there any known vectors for CVE-2008-1159?
The vectors for CVE-2008-1159 are unspecified, but they allow remote attackers to exploit the SSH server vulnerabilities.
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