CVE-2010-2836
First published: Thu Sep 23 2010(Updated: )
Memory leak in the SSL VPN feature in Cisco IOS 12.4, 15.0, and 15.1, when HTTP port redirection is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by improperly disconnecting SSL sessions, leading to connections that remain in the CLOSE-WAIT state, aka Bug ID CSCtg21685.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4 | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4gc | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4mda | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4mr | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4mra | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4sw | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xa | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xb | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xc | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xd | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xe | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xf | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xg | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xj | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xk | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xl | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xm | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xn | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xp | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xt | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xv | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xw | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xy | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4xz | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4ya | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4yb | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =12.4yd | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =15.0m | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =15.0xa | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =15.1\(1\)xb1 | |
| Puppet Cisco IOS | =15.1t |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2836?
CVE-2010-2836 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability with moderate severity.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2836?
To remediate CVE-2010-2836, update your Cisco IOS version to a non-affected release where the SSL VPN memory leak issue is resolved.
What impact does CVE-2010-2836 have on affected systems?
CVE-2010-2836 can lead to a denial of service by causing excessive memory consumption due to lingering SSL sessions.
Which Cisco IOS versions are affected by CVE-2010-2836?
CVE-2010-2836 affects specific versions of Cisco IOS including 12.4, 15.0, and 15.1.
Can CVE-2010-2836 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-2836 can be exploited remotely by attackers disconnecting SSL sessions improperly.
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