CVE-2011-3271: Critical severity cisco ios vulnerability

Published Oct 3, 2011
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the Smart Install functionality in Cisco IOS 12.2 and 15.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (device crash) via crafted TCP packets to port 4786, aka Bug ID CSCto10165.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco IOS=12.2
Cisco IOS=15.1

Event History

Oct 3, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3271?

CVE-2011-3271 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution or cause device crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-3271?

To fix CVE-2011-3271, it is recommended to apply the appropriate updates or patches provided by Cisco for affected IOS versions.

3

Which versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2011-3271?

CVE-2011-3271 affects Cisco IOS version 12.2 and 15.1.

4

What are the potential risks of CVE-2011-3271?

The risks of CVE-2011-3271 include unauthorized remote code execution and potential denial of service due to device crashes.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-3271?

Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2011-3271 aside from applying the provided patches.

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