Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-2143

First published: Fri Apr 04 2014(Updated: )

The IKE implementation in Cisco IOS 15.4(1)T and earlier and IOS XE allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (security-association drop) via crafted Main Mode packets, aka Bug ID CSCun31021.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com psirt@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS<=15.4\(1\)t
Cisco IOS=15.0
Cisco IOS=15.0\(1\)se
Cisco IOS=15.1
Cisco IOS=15.2
Cisco IOS=15.3
Cisco IOS=15.3\(2\)s
Cisco IOS=15.3\(3\)m
Cisco IOS=15.3\(3\)m1
Cisco IOS=15.3\(3\)m2
Cisco IOS=15.3\(3\)s
Cisco IOS=15.3s
Cisco IOS=15.4
Cisco IOS XE
<=15.4\(1\)t
=15.0
=15.0\(1\)se
=15.1
=15.2
=15.3
=15.3\(2\)s
=15.3\(3\)m
=15.3\(3\)m1
=15.3\(3\)m2
=15.3\(3\)s
=15.3s
=15.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-2143?

    CVE-2014-2143 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability that can cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-2143?

    The fix for CVE-2014-2143 involves upgrading to a fixed version of Cisco IOS or IOS XE that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Cisco IOS are affected by CVE-2014-2143?

    CVE-2014-2143 affects Cisco IOS versions up to 15.4(1)T and several earlier versions including 15.0, 15.1, 15.2, and 15.3.

  • Can CVE-2014-2143 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-2143 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted Main Mode packets.

  • What impact does CVE-2014-2143 have on network devices?

    CVE-2014-2143 can lead to security association drops, severely disrupting connectivity for affected devices.

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