CVE-2013-1143

CVE-2013-1143 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

The RSVP protocol implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2 and 15.0 through 15.2 and IOS XE 3.1.xS through 3.4.xS before 3.4.5S and 3.5.xS through 3.7.xS before 3.7.2S, when MPLS-TE is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect memory access and device reload) via a traffic engineering PATH message in an RSVP packet, aka Bug ID CSCtg39957.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1143?
The RSVP protocol implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2 and 15.0 through 15.2 and IOS XE 3.1.xS through 3.4.xS before 3.4.5S and 3.5.xS through 3.7.xS before 3.7.2S, when MPLS-TE is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect memory access and device reload) via a traffic engineering PATH message in an RSVP packet, aka Bug ID CSCtg39957.
How severe is CVE-2013-1143?
CVE-2013-1143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-1143 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1143?
CVE-2013-1143 primarily affects Cisco Ios. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1143?
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-2013-1143 published?
CVE-2013-1143 was published on 2013-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)

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