CVE-2008-2441: High severity cisco secure vulnerability

Published Sep 4, 2008
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Updated

Cisco Secure ACS 3.x before 3.3(4) Build 12 patch 7, 4.0.x, 4.1.x before 4.1(4) Build 13 Patch 11, and 4.2.x before 4.2(0) Build 124 Patch 4 does not properly handle an EAP Response packet in which the value of the length field exceeds the actual packet length, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CSRadius and CSAuth service crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted RADIUS (1) EAP-Response/Identity, (2) EAP-Response/MD5, or (3) EAP-Response/TLS Message Attribute packet.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Secure ACS
Cisco Secure Access Control Server

Event History

Sep 4, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2441?

CVE-2008-2441 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote authenticated users to exploit the system.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2441?

To fix CVE-2008-2441, upgrade to Cisco Secure ACS version 3.3(4) Build 12 patch 7 or a later version.

3

Which Cisco products are affected by CVE-2008-2441?

CVE-2008-2441 affects Cisco Secure ACS versions before 3.3(4) Build 12 patch 7, 4.0.x, 4.1.x before 4.1(4) Build 13 Patch 11, and 4.2.x before 4.2(0) Build 124 Patch 4.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2008-2441?

The impact of CVE-2008-2441 can lead to unauthorized access or control over the Cisco Secure ACS system by exploiting improper packet handling.

5

Can CVE-2008-2441 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-2441 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users to disrupt the normal operations of the affected systems.

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