Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Cisco PIX Firewall Products
CVE-2002-2140

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Cisco
Status
Pix Firewall Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2002

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Cisco PIX Firewall, impacting versions 5.2.x through 6.2.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to exploit HTTP traffic authentication methods, such as TACACS+ or RADIUS, potentially leading to denial of service. Malicious actors can send specially crafted requests that could overwhelm the firewall's capacity, disrupting normal operations.

References

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/pix-multiple-vuln-pu...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_CISCO
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6212
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-017.shtml
third-party-advisorygovernment-resourcex_refsource_CIAC

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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