CVE-2013-1217

CVE-2013-1217 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

The generic input/output control implementation in Cisco IOS does not properly manage buffers, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reload) by sending many SNMP requests at the same time, aka Bug ID CSCub41105.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1217?
The generic input/output control implementation in Cisco IOS does not properly manage buffers, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reload) by sending many SNMP requests at the same time, aka Bug ID CSCub41105.
How severe is CVE-2013-1217?
CVE-2013-1217 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1217 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1217?
CVE-2013-1217 affects Cisco Ios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1217?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1217 published?
CVE-2013-1217 was published on 2013-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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