CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-2208

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The EIGRP protocol, implemented in Cisco IOS versions 11.3 through 12.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a large number of spoofed EIGRP neighbor announcements, resulting in an ARP storm on the local network.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely disrupt network operations, potentially leading to loss of availability of services and resources within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Cisco IOS software to the latest version and implement EIGRP traffic filtering to minimize the risk of attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Extended Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), as implemented in Cisco IOS 11.3 through 12.2 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (flood) by sending a large number of spoofed EIGRP neighbor announcements, which results in an ARP storm on the local network.

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