CVE-2010-0583: High severity Cisco IOS vulnerability
Published Mar 25, 2010
·Updated
Memory leak in the H.323 implementation in Cisco IOS 12.1 through 12.4, and 15.0M before 15.0(1)M1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and device reload) via malformed H.323 packets, aka Bug ID CSCtb93855.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Cisco IOS=12.1yd
Cisco IOS=12.2b
Cisco IOS=12.1xu
Remediation
Event History
Mar 25, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:31 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0583?
CVE-2010-0583 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service through memory consumption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-0583?
To fix CVE-2010-0583, upgrade affected Cisco IOS versions to 15.0(1)M1 or later.
3
What impact does CVE-2010-0583 have on systems?
CVE-2010-0583 can lead to memory leaks, causing devices to become unresponsive and require a reload.
4
Which versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2010-0583?
CVE-2010-0583 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.1, 12.2, and 15.0M prior to 15.0(1)M1.
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What type of attack does CVE-2010-0583 facilitate?
CVE-2010-0583 allows remote attackers to launch denial of service attacks through malformed H.323 packets.