8.5
CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-3805

First published: Fri Sep 26 2008(Updated: )

Cisco IOS 12.0 through 12.4 on Cisco 10000, uBR10012 and uBR7200 series devices handles external UDP packets that are sent to 127.0.0.0/8 addresses intended for IPC communication within the device, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device or linecard reload) via crafted UDP packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3806.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS=12.3bc
Cisco IOS=12.2ca
Cisco IOS=12.2b
Cisco IOS=12.3xi
Cisco IOS=12.2zx
Cisco IOS=12.3t
Cisco IOS=12.2t
Cisco IOS=12.4
Cisco IOS=12.2l
Cisco IOS=12.2rc
Cisco IOS=12.2s

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-3805?

    CVE-2008-3805 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-3805?

    To fix CVE-2008-3805, upgrade your Cisco IOS to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2008-3805?

    CVE-2008-3805 affects Cisco IOS 12.0 through 12.4 on Cisco 10000, uBR10012, and uBR7200 series devices.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2008-3805 enable?

    CVE-2008-3805 enables remote attackers to execute crafted UDP packets that can cause device or line card reload.

  • Is CVE-2008-3805 exploitable from the internet?

    Yes, CVE-2008-3805 can be exploited by remote attackers over the network.

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