Enterasys Networks SmartSwitch Router port scan denial of service
| smartswitch-portscan-dos (10096) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Enterasys Networks (formerly Cabletron) SmartSwitch Router 8000 series are vulnerable to a denial of service attack. A remote attacker could port scan an affected router several times on ports 15077 and 15078 to cause the device to crash.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest firmware version for Enterasys SmartSwitch Router (E9.0.5.0 or later), available for registered customers from the Enterasys Networks Web site. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Fri Sep 13 2002 - 04:44:31 CDT : Scan against Enterasys SSR8000 crash the system .
- Enterasys Networks Web site: Enterasys Networks Download Library.
- BID-5703: Enterasys SSR8000 SmartSwitch Port Scan Denial Of Service Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1501: The MPS functionality in Enterasys SSR8000 (Smart Switch Router) before firmware 8.3.0.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via multiple port scans to ports 15077 and 15078.
Platforms Affected:
- FirmwareDesign Firmware E8.2.0.0
- FirmwareDesign Firmware E8.3.0.4
Reported:
Sep 13, 2002
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