7.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-3818: Input Validation

First published: Fri Jan 16 2009(Updated: )

Cisco ONS 15310-CL, 15310-MA, 15327, 15454, 15454 SDH, and 15600 with software 7.0.2 through 7.0.6, 7.2.2, 8.0.x, 8.5.1, and 8.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (control-card reset) via a crafted TCP session.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco ONS=7.0.2
Cisco ONS=7.0.4
Cisco ONS=7.0.5
Cisco ONS=7.2.0
Cisco ONS=7.2.2
Cisco ONS=8.0
Cisco ONS=8.5.0
Cisco ONS=8.5.1
Cisco ONS=8.5.2
Cisco ONS 15310-MA
Cisco ONS 15310-CL Series
Cisco ONS 15327
Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP
Cisco ONS 15454 SDH Multiservice Provisioning Platform
Cisco ONS 15600

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-3818?

    CVE-2008-3818 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting specific Cisco ONS devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-3818?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-3818, upgrade the affected Cisco ONS devices to a version later than 7.0.6, 8.0.x, and 8.5.2.

  • Which Cisco ONS products are affected by CVE-2008-3818?

    CVE-2008-3818 affects Cisco ONS models including 15310-CL, 15310-MA, 15327, 15454, 15454 SDH, and 15600 running specific software versions.

  • Can CVE-2008-3818 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-3818 can be exploited remotely by attackers through a crafted TCP session.

  • What is the potential impact of CVE-2008-3818?

    The exploitation of CVE-2008-3818 can lead to a control-card reset, causing a denial of service on the affected Cisco ONS devices.

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