Cisco.CatOS.CiscoView.HTTP.Server.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a Denial of Service vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst switch.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles overly long http requests. It allows a remote attacker to crash vulnerable systems via sending a crafted HTTP request.
Affected Products
Cisco CatOS 7.4
Cisco CatOS 7.3
Cisco CatOS 6.1 (2)
Cisco CatOS 6.1
Cisco CatOS 5.5 (13a)
Cisco CatOS 5.5
Cisco CatOS 5.4
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Refer to the vendor's web site for suggested workaround.
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20021016-catos-http-overflow
Telemetry
Coverage
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