What is the severity of CVE-2008-3803?

CVE-2008-3803 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to VPN traffic.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3803?

To mitigate CVE-2008-3803, users should upgrade their Cisco IOS software to a version that does not have this vulnerability.

What are the affected versions in CVE-2008-3803?

CVE-2008-3803 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.0 through 12.4, specifically 12.0s, 12.0sx, and 12.0sz.

What type of attack does CVE-2008-3803 allow?

CVE-2008-3803 permits remote attackers to read traffic from other VPNs, resulting in unauthorized data exposure.

Is CVE-2008-3803 still a concern for current systems?

While CVE-2008-3803 specifically targets older Cisco IOS versions, organizations using those versions should prioritize upgrading to protect against potential exploits.

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CVE-2008-3803

medium

5.1

CWE

26/9/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-3803

First published: Fri Sep 26 2008(Updated: )

A "logic error" in Cisco IOS 12.0 through 12.4, when a Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN with extended communities is configured, sometimes causes a corrupted route target (RT) to be used, which allows remote attackers to read traffic from other VPNs in opportunistic circumstances.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco IOS	=12.0sz
Cisco IOS	=12.0s
Cisco IOS	=12.0sx

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3803?
CVE-2008-3803 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to VPN traffic.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3803?
To mitigate CVE-2008-3803, users should upgrade their Cisco IOS software to a version that does not have this vulnerability.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2008-3803?
CVE-2008-3803 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.0 through 12.4, specifically 12.0s, 12.0sx, and 12.0sz.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-3803 allow?
CVE-2008-3803 permits remote attackers to read traffic from other VPNs, resulting in unauthorized data exposure.
Is CVE-2008-3803 still a concern for current systems?
While CVE-2008-3803 specifically targets older Cisco IOS versions, organizations using those versions should prioritize upgrading to protect against potential exploits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3803?
CVE-2008-3803 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to VPN traffic.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3803?
To mitigate CVE-2008-3803, users should upgrade their Cisco IOS software to a version that does not have this vulnerability.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2008-3803?
CVE-2008-3803 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.0 through 12.4, specifically 12.0s, 12.0sx, and 12.0sz.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-3803 allow?
CVE-2008-3803 permits remote attackers to read traffic from other VPNs, resulting in unauthorized data exposure.
Is CVE-2008-3803 still a concern for current systems?
While CVE-2008-3803 specifically targets older Cisco IOS versions, organizations using those versions should prioritize upgrading to protect against potential exploits.