Denial of Service Vulnerability in Cisco IOS for Catalyst and 7600 Series
CVE-2007-1258
Currently unrated
Key Information:
- Vendor
Cisco
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 3 March 2007
What is CVE-2007-1258?
The vulnerability allows remote attackers within the same local network segment to exploit a flaw in certain versions of Cisco IOS, resulting in a potential denial of service condition. This is achieved through specially crafted MPLS packets that can trigger a software reload on affected Catalyst and 7600 series switches, disrupting network operations and availability. It is crucial for network administrators to review their Cisco IOS configurations and apply the necessary patches to mitigate this issue effectively.