OSPF Implementation Flaw in HP Switches and Routers
CVE-2013-4806
Currently unrated
Key Information:
- Vendor
HP
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 12 August 2013
What is CVE-2013-4806?
The OSPF implementation on various HP routers and switches is susceptible to a flaw where it fails to properly manage duplicate Link State ID values in Link State Advertisement packets. This oversight allows remote authenticated users to potentially induce a denial of service due to routing interruptions or inadvertently disclose sensitive packet information by sending specially crafted LSA packets. This issue raises concerns about network reliability and data security, warranting the need for immediate attention from affected users.