7.8
CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0623

First published: Thu Feb 26 2009(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Cisco ACE Application Control Engine Module for Catalyst 6500 Switches and 7600 Routers before A2(1.3) and Cisco ACE 4710 Application Control Engine Appliance before A3(2.1) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted SSH packet.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco ACE 4710 Application Control Engine<=a3\(2.0\)
Cisco ACE 4710 Application Control Engine=a3\(1.0\)
Cisco ACE Module<=a2\(1.2\)
Cisco ACE Module=a2\(1.1\)
Cisco Catalyst=6500
Cisco Catalyst=7600

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0623?

    CVE-2009-0623 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service operations.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0623?

    To address the vulnerability identified as CVE-2009-0623, upgrade the affected Cisco ACE Application Control Engine Module and Cisco ACE 4710 Appliance to the latest versions.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2009-0623?

    CVE-2009-0623 affects Cisco ACE 4710 appliances and Cisco ACE Application Control Engine modules running specific versions prior to the fixed releases.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2009-0623 enable?

    CVE-2009-0623 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack by sending specially crafted SSH packets.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-0623?

    There are no reported workarounds for CVE-2009-0623, and the recommended action is to upgrade to secure versions.

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