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Malformed Packet Causes Cisco Router DoS

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the oops-they-did-it-again dept.

MoreBeer writes "Patch 'em if you've got 'em... Cisco Security Advisory: Cisco IOS Malformed OSPF Packet Causes Reload states that a malformed OSPF packet can cause a router 'reload' (reboot). Vulnerable IOS versions include 12.0S, 12.2, and 12.3 ... If you're not screening OSPF at your perimeter and using OSPF Authentication, now would be a GREAT time to start."

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  1. PIX Firewalls Affected? by delus10n0 · · Score: 0, Troll

    I have a PIX 501-- is it affected by this vulnerability? It's hard to tell from the report..

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