CVE-2010-0578

CVE-2010-0578 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-310
• Affected product: Cisco Ios
• Published: 2010-03-25
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The IKE implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2 through 12.4 on Cisco 7200 and 7301 routers with VAM2+ allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malformed IKE packet, aka Bug ID CSCtb13491.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0578?

The IKE implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2 through 12.4 on Cisco 7200 and 7301 routers with VAM2+ allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malformed IKE packet, aka Bug ID CSCtb13491.

How severe is CVE-2010-0578?

CVE-2010-0578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-0578 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0578?

CVE-2010-0578 primarily affects Cisco Ios. In total, 61 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0578?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-0578 published?

CVE-2010-0578 was published on 2010-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://osvdb.org/63182
• http://secunia.com/advisories/39057
• http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080b20ee5.shtml
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38932
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023741
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0709
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57148

Affected products (61)

• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2sb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2sca:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2scb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2scc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2sra:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3t:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3xe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3xj:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3xr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3xu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3xw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3xx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3yf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3yg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3yk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3yq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3ys:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3yu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3yx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.3za:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4gc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4ja:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4jda:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4jdc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4jdd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4jk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4jl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4jma:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4jmb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4jx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4md:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4mda:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4mr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4sw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4t:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4xa:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4xb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4xc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.4xd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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