Buffer overflow in the embedded HTTP server for Cisco Catalyst switches running CatOS 5.4 through 7.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reset) via a long HTTP request.
The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/catos-http-overflow-vuln.shtml | patch vendor advisory |
| http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10382.php | vdb entry |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5976 | patch vdb entry exploit |