CVE-2013-1166: Input Validation

Published Apr 11, 2013
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Updated

Cisco IOS XE 3.2 through 3.4 before 3.4.5S, and 3.5 through 3.7 before 3.7.1S, on 1000 series Aggregation Services Routers (ASR), when VRF-aware NAT and SIP ALG are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (card reload) by sending many SIP packets, aka Bug ID CSCuc65609.

Affected Software

20 affected components
Cisco Asr 1001
Cisco Asr 1002
Cisco Asr 1002-x
Cisco Asr 1002 Fixed Router
Cisco Asr 1004
Cisco Asr 1006
Cisco Asr 1023 Router
Cisco IOS XE=3.2.0s
Cisco IOS XE=3.2.1s
Cisco IOS XE=3.2.2s
Cisco IOS XE=3.3.0s
Cisco IOS XE=3.3.1s
Cisco IOS XE=3.3.2s
Cisco IOS XE=3.4.0as
Cisco IOS XE=3.4.0s
Cisco IOS XE=3.4.1s
Cisco IOS XE=3.4.2s
Cisco IOS XE=3.4.3s
Cisco IOS XE=3.4.4s
Cisco IOS XE=3.7.0s

Event History

Apr 11, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1166?

CVE-2013-1166 has a severity rating that indicates a moderate risk of denial of service due to the potential for a card reload.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-1166?

To fix CVE-2013-1166, upgrade the affected Cisco IOS XE software to version 3.4.5S or later, or 3.7.1S or later.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2013-1166?

CVE-2013-1166 affects Cisco ASR 1001, ASR 1002, ASR 1004, ASR 1006, and ASR 1023 routers running specific versions of Cisco IOS XE.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2013-1166 allow for?

CVE-2013-1166 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack by flooding the system with SIP packets.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1166?

As a workaround for CVE-2013-1166, consider disabling VRF-aware NAT or the SIP ALG feature if they are not required.

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