CVE-2013-5543: Input Validation

Published Oct 31, 2013
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Updated

Cisco IOS XE 3.4 before 3.4.2S and 3.5 before 3.5.1S on 1000 ASR devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via malformed ICMP error packets associated with a (1) TCP or (2) UDP session that is under inspection by the Zone-Based Firewall (ZBFW) component, aka Bug ID CSCtt26470.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Cisco IOS XE=3.4.0as
Cisco IOS XE=3.4.0s
Cisco IOS XE=3.4.1s
Cisco Asr 1001
Cisco Asr 1002
Cisco Asr 1002-x
Cisco Asr 1004
Cisco Asr 1006
Cisco Asr 1023 Router

Event History

Oct 31, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5543?

CVE-2013-5543 has a severity rating that can lead to a denial of service affecting Cisco ASR devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-5543?

To fix CVE-2013-5543, update your Cisco IOS XE software to version 3.4.2S or 3.5.1S or later.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2013-5543?

CVE-2013-5543 affects various ASR 1000 series routers running earlier versions of Cisco IOS XE.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2013-5543 enable?

CVE-2013-5543 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending malformed ICMP error packets.

5

Is there a mitigation for CVE-2013-5543?

There is no mitigation for CVE-2013-5543 other than upgrading to the patched Cisco IOS XE versions.

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