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Ascend MAX / Pipeline Router Discard Port Malformed Packet DoS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 10019

Synopsis

The remote router is susceptible to a remote denial of service vulnerability.

Description

It was possible to make the remote Ascend router reboot by sending it a UDP packet containg special data on port 9 (discard).

An attacker may use this flaw to make your router crash continuously, preventing your network from working properly.

Solution

Upgrade to the latest router firmware.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 10019

File Name: ascend_kill.nasl

Version: 1.32

Type: remote

Published: 6/22/1999

Updated: 3/6/2019

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 3.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/16/1998

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-0060

BID: 714