CVE-2013-7309: Medium severity Extremenetworks Exos vulnerability

Published Jan 23, 2014
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Updated

The OSPF implementation in Extreme Networks EXOS does not consider the possibility of duplicate Link State ID values in Link State Advertisement (LSA) packets before performing operations on the LSA database, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (routing disruption) or obtain sensitive packet information via a crafted LSA packet, a related issue to CVE-2013-0149.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Extremenetworks Exos

Event History

Jan 23, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-7309?

CVE-2013-7309 has been classified with a high severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service through routing disruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-7309?

To fix CVE-2013-7309, you should apply the latest patches and updates provided by Extreme Networks for EXOS.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2013-7309?

CVE-2013-7309 affects the OSPF implementation in Extreme Networks EXOS.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2013-7309?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2013-7309 to cause remote denial of service by sending specially crafted Link State Advertisement (LSA) packets.

5

Is CVE-2013-7309 a networking vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2013-7309 is a networking vulnerability related to OSPF that can disrupt routing operations.

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