7.1
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-2111: Input Validation

First published: Thu Mar 27 2014(Updated: )

The Application Layer Gateway (ALG) module in Cisco IOS 12.2 through 12.4 and 15.0 through 15.4, when NAT is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted DNS packets, aka Bug ID CSCue00996.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS=12.2
Cisco IOS=12.3
Cisco IOS=12.4
Cisco IOS=15.0
Cisco IOS=15.1
Cisco IOS=15.2
Cisco IOS=15.3
Cisco IOS=15.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-2111?

    CVE-2014-2111 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause a denial of service on affected devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-2111?

    To mitigate CVE-2014-2111, upgrade your Cisco IOS device to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2014-2111?

    CVE-2014-2111 affects Cisco IOS versions 12.2 through 12.4 and 15.0 through 15.4.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2014-2111?

    The impact of CVE-2014-2111 is a denial of service that can lead to device reloads when processing specially crafted DNS packets.

  • Can CVE-2014-2111 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-2111 can be exploited remotely by attackers who send crafted DNS packets to the affected device.

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