CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-3752

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in the implementation of the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocol used on some Lenovo switches. Exploitation of these implementation flaws may allow attackers to erase or alter the routing tables of one or many routers, switches, or other devices that support OSPF within a routing domain.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to significant disruptions in network communication, allowing attackers to manipulate data routes within the network. This may result in service availability loss and data integrity breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Lenovo switches to the latest software version that includes security patches. Additionally, network traffic should be monitored for potential attack attempts.

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Original NVD description (English source)

An industry-wide vulnerability has been identified in the implementation of the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocol used on some Lenovo switches. Exploitation of these implementation flaws may result in attackers being able to erase or alter the routing tables of one or many routers, switches, or other devices that support OSPF within a routing domain.

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