7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5545: Input Validation

First published: Thu Oct 31 2013(Updated: )

The PPTP ALG implementation in Cisco IOS XE 3.9 before 3.9.2S on 1000 ASR devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) by sending many PPTP packets over NAT, aka Bug ID CSCuh19936.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS XE Software=3.9.0s
Cisco IOS XE Software=3.9.1s
Cisco ASR 1001
Cisco ASR 1002 Fixed Router
Cisco ASR 1002-X
Cisco ASR 1004
Cisco ASR 1006
Cisco ASR 1023 Router

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-5545?

    The severity of CVE-2013-5545 is classified as high due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5545?

    To fix CVE-2013-5545, upgrade your Cisco IOS XE to version 3.9.2S or later.

  • Which Cisco devices are affected by CVE-2013-5545?

    CVE-2013-5545 affects various Cisco ASR 1000 devices running IOS XE versions 3.9.0S and 3.9.1S.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2013-5545 exploit?

    CVE-2013-5545 exploits the PPTP Application Layer Gateway (ALG) implementation to cause denial of service.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-5545 if I cannot upgrade?

    There is no specific workaround for CVE-2013-5545; upgrading to the fixed version is recommended for protection.

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