CVE-2009-0629: Medium severity Cisco IOS vulnerability
The (1) Airline Product Set (aka ALPS), (2) Serial Tunnel Code (aka STUN), (3) Block Serial Tunnel Code (aka BSTUN), (4) Native Client Interface Architecture (NCIA) support, (5) Data-link switching (aka DLSw), (6) Remote Source-Route Bridging (RSRB), (7) Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), (8) X.25 for Record Boundary Preservation (RBP), (9) X.25 over TCP (XOT), and (10) X.25 Routing features in Cisco IOS 12.2 and 12.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a series of crafted TCP packets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0629?
CVE-2009-0629 has a severity rating of high due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0629?
To fix CVE-2009-0629, update your Cisco IOS to a version that has addressed the vulnerability.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2009-0629?
CVE-2009-0629 affects various Cisco IOS devices running insecure versions such as 12.4(2)t2, 12.4t, and several others.
What are the recommended preventive measures against CVE-2009-0629?
Implementing access controls and regularly updating system firmware can help prevent exploitation of CVE-2009-0629.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-0629?
While applying security updates is the primary fix, disabling certain features may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2009-0629.