CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0041

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A memory leak in Cisco Catalyst 4000, 5000, and 6000 series switches allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a series of failed telnet authentication attempts.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to overload the device, leading to a disruption in network service availability.

Recommendation

It is recommended to monitor login attempts and update the device firmware to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Memory leak in Cisco Catalyst 4000, 5000, and 6000 series switches allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a series of failed telnet authentication attempts.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS